It’s a beautiful Thursday morning. Nobody says that about Thursday, but yesterday was such a great day that it spilled over. You want to keep that momentum! Taking down Youhao will be hard to topple, but you’ll forgive yourself if you have a good relaxing day. Nothing fancy. The day before, you partied yourself out. Today, you’ll recover. Does this count as keeping momentum? You know your team will appreciate this pace. Memories rush back from yesterday night: The railing talks, the food, the karaoke, and the unforgettable moment with Pumpkin. It’s starting to feel like your relationship isn’t cursed. Speaking of, you wonder if she’s around. She couldn’t have left this early in the morning, right? This is earlier than your usual waking time. She can’t elude your breakfast! But you can’t expect anything from this girl…You get up from the couch… to drop back onto its comforts. No reason to stand up, these pillows were meant to be sit over. On the table, a glimpse of a note catches your attention. It’s addressed to you. You turn your head back to notice your room’s door wide open — and no one inside. Pumpkin is either gone, or is in the kitchen. You can hear someone whistling inside the latter…Wait, that’s not whistling, that’s chirping! It must be Crossbill. In that case, you assume this letter belongs to Pumpkin. How old fashioned. You wonder why not leave a message on the phone. You assume because it’s more personal. That’s what Bradford Jr. says. He spent the night with her, so he knows better. It feels like you should read it at a later moment, but curiosity can get the better of you...You have a long but relaxing day waiting; well, it’d be more relaxing if you didn’t have to go to school… You’d think that a curfew would stop that crap, but you have the feeling that’s long lifted if Pumpkin is nowhere to be seen.You have too many things to do…What do you do?>Check on the bird in the kitchen. What’s Crossbill up to?>Read Pumpkin’s letter. You can’t wait! >Tell the team to get ready for school while you prepare breakfast! Time to rise and shine!>Write Up.
>>6410163Information:Twitter: https://twitter.com/QM91mDiscord: https://discord.gg/4YkJguKcBWArchives: https://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/qstarchive.html?searchall=do+your+best+quest(Rough Grammar ‘till half of the 9th Thread) Incomplete Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-nIx_dvaNCPQ7zLg2BK_ucCyGNM741kAANxqXj7hdDs/edit?usp=sharing Votes: Votes are counted until 25 minutes have passed. This rule doesn't apply to the last reply of the day.Votes that require a dice roll are counted until 15 minutes have passed, so we can speed up the process. Rolls are counted until 10 minutes have passed, so be prepared! (NEW) Dice Mechanic: We always roll 1d100s!Since most people weren’t happy with the system of averaging top four rolls, we’re using best of 2/3/4 depending on the attribute a prompt requires. If Johnny is a genius and it’s a Knowledge based roll, he gets more rolls (Max. 7)! If he sucks, he gets less dice (Min. 2)! When asked for rolls, I will specify how many you’re going to get. Rolling begins after it’s asked. Rolling 100 is a critical! There are no Critical Failures anymore! The difficulty of the roll is tied with the effectiveness of the action. In other words, the harder the option the better the result! Don’t forget that at the end of the day, this is a story-driven quest! What the prompts are describing is more important than the difficulty of the rolls, for results in a fight. Again, rolls are only counted when they are posted within ten minutes of being asked, so watch out!
>>6410163>>Check on the bird in the kitchen. What’s Crossbill up to?
>>6410163>>Read Pumpkin’s letter. You can’t wait!She is being cute on the OP dammit!
>>6410163>Check on the bird in the kitchen. What’s Crossbill up to?Bird bird bird, bird is the word
>>6410163>Write Up.Go visit the Old Lady at the Bookstore.
>>6410163>Read Pumpkin’s letter. You can’t wait!
>>6410175Seconding
>>6410163>Read Pumpkin’s letter. You can’t wait!I want to know if we got a treat or trick.
1. Keep vote2. Switch to Crossbill
Rolled 1 (1d2)>>6410209
The worst feeling during a slumber party is to wake up before everyone else, and awkwardly exist in the limbo only your phone can help you ignore; you better check out who is in the kitchen so it isn’t lonely for them. It must be Crossbill, but maybe someone learned chirping — you bet Celia could do it. Though, yesterday you saw Odetta flapping a lot when you hugged her…With the letter in your pocket to read as soon as you can, you take a moment to attempt to look somewhat presentable before stepping in…“Hey, Bestie, want some coffee?” Credit where credit is due, it is Crossbill! She woke up early, but that doesn’t mean she’s rolling out with vigor. Her disheveled-self showing as much.“No, thanks. I woke up fully energized.” You’re in a great mood. “Lucky you! I need the extra punch ‘cause I feel like someone ran over my body with an excavator.” Crossbill grins. “But you and I know you need some fuel in your system.”“Relax, I’m not leaving this apartment without breakfast, that’s for sure.” You wink. “Meow.” Bradford Jr. feels the same way. You all are going to eat.“I just need some of that juice…” You grab a glass from Celia’s concoction. “So, how are you holding up, Bestie? We didn’t get to talk much after all was said and done.”“Look at me, I’m as pristine as ever! Ya know I’m unstoppable when it matters.” Crossbill winks. “You don’t have to tell me twice.” You wiggle your eyebrows.
>>6410237“You’re such a tease, haha!” Crossbill laughs. “Wasn’t it enough to make our entire roster blush like mad last night? Do you want to add me to the list? Seems like with your lil’ guy turning red, you want that for everyone.” “But seriously, how are you feeling?” You wanna know. “I know I sprung this whole thing on you out of the blue.”“Who cares? When my best friend calls, I answer. Simple as.” Crossbill doesn’t get your apprehension. “And complaining about the schedule makes me feel like one of those curmudgeons I used to deal with. Bleh.” “Cool.” You feel a little self-conscious by her sheer commitment to help out. It was your plan together, but not the Celia part. Crossbill takes it that you’re not convinced. “I’m at the top of the world, Johnny. I’m doing what I was born to do in this world, and it’s all thanks to you for saving this sweet ass.” Crossbill’s eyes are full of fondness. “We said we’re doing this together, and there’s no way we don’t reach the stars now, Bestie. Are you ready for the view?”“After meeting Galactic, I’m awfully ready for that!” You didn’t want to mention Naiad, in case she doesn’t get your rad references.“Woah, slow down, I’m speaking metaphorically!” Crossbill is afraid you mean it literally. “Hold on, going to space sounds like fun. We gotta save Earth first, though…”“That we do.” You nod. “You have another idea in mind? Because the mafia was only a warm-up.” Crossbill can feel something in your eyes…This feels high pressure.How do you respond?>“Not now. Today, we relax. Wanna get cuddly with your bestie on the couch?” Wiggle your eyebrows.>“I wish we could discuss it now, but I have my scholarly duties to attend to.” Focus on making breakfast for everyone.>“Sorry, I lost myself in your beauty.” Tease her both romantically and for comedy sake.>“I feel like you’re the one with a big idea in your head.” Throw the ball back to the bird.>“Actually, I wanted to talk about something else. Remember Pumpkin? She spent the night here and left me a letter.” Share the Pumpkin letter with your Bestie. As Besties do.>Write In.(Last reply of the day, we continue tomorrow!)
>>6410238>>“Not now. Today, we relax. Wanna get cuddly with your bestie on the couch?” Wiggle your eyebrows.
>>6410238>“Not now. Today, we relax. Wanna get cuddly with your bestie on the couch?” Wiggle your eyebrows.Comfy time
>>6410238>“Not now. Today, we relax. Wanna get cuddly with your bestie on the couch?” Wiggle your eyebrows.
>>6410238>Write In."Listen, me and the boys got some shit kicking to do.But this" Point at her "Ugh"Thumb to self "Ugh"Make an okay symbol on one hand and put a finger through the hole with the other "Ugh.Ain't over"Kick a stool over"Get out of my way stool"Punch the air while walking away backwards.
For all intents and purposes, taking down the mafia was the most high-stakes warm up conceivable. Taking it down a notch for the near future wouldn’t be the worst thing. In other words, you don’t wanna think about it at this time…“Not now. Today, we relax.” You proclaim like a law decree! “Wanna get cuddly with your bestie on the couch?” Your eyebrows are wiggling.“I forget you *can* get tired.” It slipped Crossbill’s mind. “And yeah, I can’t say no to my favorite cuddle bug, can I?” She’s comparing you to Chio, who mercilessly kicked her out of the bed. She’ll never forgive Mamariko.“Thank you, this tiny feeble bug appreciates it.” You respond in jest.With beverages in hand, you both return to the living room, and get cozy with one another — the blankets warming your bodies together. The soothing calm of the morning being your background music for the friendly chit-chat. If there’s one thing you want to be grateful for on this day, it’s that your bestie is with you and not in a stinky cell. But as things get comfortable, a question arises, what’s next?“Meow.” Bradford Jr. breaks the idle chatter with his bombastic voice.“Let me tell you that you’re a hell of lot more huggy than I remember! Not that I’m complaining. But the first time I hugged you, you were all cagey, Knockout. You know, back then.” Crossbill chuckles as she remembers a timeline that never happened.“When I got you the autograph, right?” You recall your date with Chio during the Bubble Dimension. The one Crossbill deliberately ruined for no good reason by stealing your glasses. Hold on… “Hey, did I ever get you for that? For the glasses stuff?” “Ohohoho, Knockout! I can’t seem to remember all the details of our Food Cart adventure. It was all but a dream to me in this world…” Crossbill is an awful actress. She remembers every single detail as clear as day. “Besides, what happens in that world stays in that world. Right?” “Yeah, I guess.” You furrow your eyebrows.“C’mon, I’ll make it up to you even if I don’t have to.” Crossbill gets excited. “How?” You love presents! “You don’t have to. I’m only kidding.”“Take a guess and I miiiiight give it to you…” Crossbill winks.Now you have an offer…How do you respond?>“I want you to tell me more about you. I feel like I never got the whole picture!” Inquire about Crossbill’s past.>“I wanna spend the day with you. Let’s have some fun!” Have a normal fun day with Crossbill! Nothing fancy! After school, of course.>“You should ask Chio about it! Maybe we can all hang out?” You don’t mind your date ruined, but Chio? That’s a different story.>“I need you to wipe some footage out of existence.” You need T_T Neko’s tapes. You’re sure she taped your little love session together…>Write In. (Only reply of the day, we continue tomorrow!)
>>6410622>>“I want you to tell me more about you. I feel like I never got the whole picture!” Inquire about Crossbill’s past.
>>6410622>“I want you to tell me more about you. I feel like I never got the whole picture!” Inquire about Crossbill’s past.
That’s code for “you’ll get what you want as long as you ask for it”. And if there’s one thing you’re known for, it’s your Inquisitive Soul! Just ask Galactic! You hope he’s having a good vacation time after the prison escape. Either way, you must focus on the graceful bird by your side.“I want you to tell me more about you. I feel like I never got the whole picture!” You feel ashamed as her bestie for not knowing more.“It’s easy for you to fill the gaps. One day, I was a hopeful street girl doing thieving antics, then became a senator. It’s a clear path.” Crossbill jokes around.“Yeah, if you accept missing 7 seasons of the series.” You furrow your eyebrows.“Don’t you prefer what you saw in the dream timeline? I got a pretty clean arc from there to here, all things considered.” Crossbill has an air of uncertainty, like she’s about to ruin your perception of her. “You helped me meet my childhood hero, we made an unforgettable promise, and despite how it should’ve worked with our memories, we’re here together again.”“Buddies catch up, don’t they? And I’m no second-rate friend. I might be considered Best Tier.” Besides, you know it isn’t how it went here…“Right. Don’t take it wrong. I’m not ashamed of my past. Every misdeed, every trouble, and every triumph — I’m proud of them.” Crossbill puts her hands behind her head. “But you worked so hard to make it right for so many people, and that didn’t happen over here… It’ll be a lot to take.”“I’m pretty sturdy. And if I can make it right over here, you know I’ll try to.” You assure.“Illusions don’t make the world better...” Crossbill whistles with a relaxing and melancholic tune. “...Back in X Town, they never caught me. Not the police, not the stuffy mustache guy, or your merry band of tomatoes. So the true fantasy of all of this is that you got your hands on me. I’m invincible.”“...Do you want me to pick you up again? I will do it. I did it over there, and in this dimension too. Don’t tempt me.” You get stern.“You’re awfully competitive.” Crossbill wants to match the energy, but she’s comfy…“I take challenges seriously.” You adjust your glasses. “Is this really the place the timelines divert?”“I mean, for me, the whole stay was uneventful. You remember the mustached guy, right? The secret government agent recruits young prospects for his agency. He stached my trophies and all.” Crossbill jogs your memory. You think his name was Ewan. He barely registered in your mind. You don’t know if to commend him for that, or call him forgettable. “He never fessed up, but I learned the truth anyhow, and I skipped town. I can’t have a guy like that on my tail.”“Where did you go? Weren’t you scared?” You wonder.
>>6411114“I’m fearless, Knockout. There was nothing in that town for me but my dreams weighing me down. And I couldn’t reach them there.” Crossbill crosses her arms. “I traveled all around the country, doing the worst paid gigs imaginable. I was CotF, couldn’t expect anything else, right? Depending on where you are, you could be a garbage-woman, a fisher, part of a wintry expedition to catalog wild life, or part of a nuclear waste disposal team. I did pretty much all of that and more. The more being a librarian. I don’t know how I got that one. But I recommend it.”“Sounds like a lot!” You’re pretty surprised!“I met a lot of people. I’d say from all walks of life, but we were all broke as hell, so the stories didn’t vary.” Crossbill half-chuckles. “They were incredible people. I ended up having a knack for getting people together and causing a ruckus. We took the streets, fought against Gordon and his dogs for our rights to be free. Not all of us made it in the end, but we toppled the bastard, the stupid CotF initiative. Then we started to breathe… It wasn’t enough though. No win felt as major and as banal as those ones. It’s a bittersweet feeling. Like it can’t get good enough. But I’d be dead if I wasn’t going to keep trying.” Crossbill still has a bone to pick with a different Gordon. “And behind the scenes, I had my own fun. I kept terrorizing those bastards using Houda’s mantle. I never got to meet him in person, but I have the feeling he would’ve approved now.”Crossbill nudges you. You smile back. “As for my last gig, I got popular with a group of environmentalists ‘cause I joined every sensible cause there is. I’m, of course, very picky with what I fight for.” Crossbill gives herself a posh touch. “It snowballed into me running for a Senate seat as a formality. To fill the list for the party they backed up. I got elected because I’m so damn popular and I didn’t even know it. Got the worst job of my life. I taunted the assholes with the Houda Mask. Then they got my ass on false charges, then you took me out of jail. And that’s my story as briefly as I can tell it.” “Don’t forget how we toppled the mafia.” You wiggle your eyebrows.“Yeah, and the feeling we can change the world is back too.” Crossbill smirks back.Maybe it wasn’t rich in details, but you understand what Crossbill’s life was… and it wasn’t easy or glamorous. Though, the heists she would’ve gone through, those sound like they could be fun to hear about. Another time though, you think it’s time to move on...
>>6411115What now?>Proper Breakfast time! Wake up your friends, and get ready to go to school! You feel like there’s a bunch of surprises waiting.>Today is a comfy day. Skip classes like a disgusting delinquent who is a bad example to all of his hobos.>Send Crossbill to reconnect with Chio again. Demand funny pictures of all the funny teasing she’ll do.>Ask Crossbill if she can take care of Sasha while you’re gone. She’s not your responsibility, but you gotta decide what to do with her later.>Write In.(Only Reply of the Day, we continue tomorrow!)
>>6411116>Proper Breakfast time! Wake up your friends, and get ready to go to school! You feel like there’s a bunch of surprises waiting.Time to be a nerd
>>6411116>Proper Breakfast time! Wake up your friends, and get ready to go to school! You feel like there’s a bunch of surprises waiting.What the guy above said
Wait, you can’t get this comfy or else you’d be trapped! You have obligations, like making breakfast for everyone and going to school. Your glasses thicken upon your determination to follow your nerdy ways…As your chatter continues, you leave the embrace of comfort behind to start preparing for the day — Crossbill, as useful as she always is, decides she’s gonna get the rest of the team up and running as you cook the earliest meal of the day. One little special before moving onto normality.Everyone starts showing up one by one, their precious faces ready to tackle the day, and Little O begins to choke you to death.“YOU’LL NEVER SING AGAIN!” Odetta uses all her strength to strangle you. Which barely registers. She has no meat on those bones. It’s sad. The most sensible members of your team try to stop her, but you call them off.“W-What’s wrong with you?! S-Stop it! Stop it!!!” Vera is the only one who doesn’t heed your call because it’s fucking stupid to let someone choke you regardless of the circumstances.“He has the vocal range of a fire alarm! It’s an objective good!!!” Odetta is determined, but she’s weak and frail. “Oh, Lil’ O, you silly peanut. You’re so funny.” You have a hearty chuckle. “If you let me help you with your exercises, I know you’ll be able to really cause some damage.”“Not if I never stop! Gggggh…!!!” Odetta continues doing her best.“No wonder she struggled against Sasha…” Crossbill blinks rapidly. Rora nods in agreement.Odetta has become the worst backpack of all times as she hangs from your neck. After a bit, breakfast is done! Everyone eats together in communion.“D-Don’t feed her!” Vera complains to Rora for helping Odetta with her breakfast.“B-But she asked me to.” Rora feels bad for the ghost.“If I asked you to slap Lydie, would you do it?” Vera says sarcastically, but then starts coming around to the idea.“Ha! I’d dodge it with ease!” Lydie looks down on the bunny’s boxing skills. Liu absentmindedly and gently taps the back of Lydie’s head, causing the blonde to freeze. Celia breaks into laughter. “S-Sorry…” Liu’s guilt takes her over as she begins to hiccup.“Y-Young Liu, how could you…?” Lydie never expected this betrayal.“Cold-blooded backstabbing…” Crossbill shakes her head in disappointment. While distracted, Sasha eats the bird’s food. “W-What the hell?! New Sasha, h-how could you…?”“I’m famished, and I continue to be.” Sasha admits. You serve them more food.“I should think about what I’ll do with ya, while all of them are gone.” Crossbill begins thinking.“Are you sure you want her hanging out on your neck?” Celia is a bit concerned about Odetta trying to kill you.“We can pull her off you with ease.” Matilda is very interested in helping.“Please, for the love of common sense…” Vera doesn’t want Odetta near you!
>>6411545What a strange morning. Also, you can sense that Mat and Rora are expecting you to fulfill your promise during the course of the day…What do you do?>Go to school like this. It’s whatever. Odetta’s spite can’t last all day.>Take on Matilda, Celia and Vera’s offer and let them help you.>Ask Crossbill about what she’s planning to do with Sasha.>Ask Lydie to forgive the Liu. You don’t want to see friends break apart like this…>Apologize for singing terribly yesterday… >Write In.
>>6411548>>Go to school like this. It’s whatever. Odetta’s spite can’t last all day.
>>6411548>Ask Lydie to forgive the Liu. You don’t want to see friends break apart like this…In fact she can be her backpack for the day to match with us.>Go to school like this. It’s whatever. Odetta’s spite can’t last all day.
This is quite the nice breakfast, no need to shake the boat just yet.“Huh, after breakfast I’ll make a decision.” You want everyone to focus on what’s really important here: breakfast! It’s technically *not* the most important meal of the day, but you’ll treat it as such anyhow. “But first, Lydie, please forgive Liu. I can’t stand to watch friends break apart like this…”“I’m so magnanimous that I’ll heed your request. My dastardly Liu, let’s leave this moment in the past and carry on in the future!” Lydie is an angel!“I-I’m really sorry, I don’t know what came over me…” Liu apologizes firmly.“Now, as a sign of forgiveness: please, caress the impact zone.” Lydie demands affection. Liu looks around, expecting anyone to protest, but Vera doesn’t care, she’s busy with the murder attempt… The adorable girl begins petting your fake-girlfriend. The radiant girl smiles.“Meow.” Bradford Jr. believes this to be a fair trial.“…” Sasha pats Crossbill’s empty plate. After a blank stare, the bird accepts this strange apology for what it is and pets Sasha’s head for reassurance. You love happy and complex endings like these.And the meal comes and goes. School awaits. You’ll part ways with Crossbill and Sasha…“You’re not going to leave with her choking you.” Vera furrows her eyebrows.“Yeah, totally, there’s no way they’re going to let you pass through the main gate. Olivia tried that once, and bzzzt.” Aurora remembers her little sister’s shenanigans. Hold on a moment, isn’t Bruna the one who does idiotic stuff? Olivia is supposed to be the smart one! Who was she even carrying?“What if we disguise her?” Celia recommends. Matilda nods. “I have my bag.” Matilda pulls it up!“Yeah, with a skirt, there’s no way she doesn’t pass as one of us!” Celia likes this idea even more. “T-That doesn’t solve the real issue here.” Vera is annoyed for obvious reasons.With the help of the cooking trio, Odetta has been transformed into… a Baby Buffalo Cape of sorts.“Perfect.” Matilda thinks this would make Ms. Cooldown proud. “…” Vera doesn’t believe this would make Ms. Cooldown proud.“Hehe, it’s cute.” Liu takes some pictures. You pose, of course.“...What do I look like?” Odetta is worried.“Why don’t you get off and see?” You suggest.“Screw you.” Odetta won’t lose.
>>6411659“I can’t be the only one wearing this, it’ll look suspicious.” You assume. “Lydie, I need you to match my style!”“Certainly! But how? It won’t carry the same weight without an absolute beauty hanging from my back!” Lydie agrees to do it, but there are issues with the plan. “How about you carry Liu now that you’re friends again?” You suggest.“That’s it! So brilliant in its simplicity!” Lydie agrees!“Backpack Liu is back!” You cheerish!“H-Huh?” Liu is taken to position.Celia and Matilda dress her up, and voila! A second buffalo cape!“...And assemble! A-ha! We’re as one again! Beanie must be proud of us!” Lydie celebrates. Celia makes the plushy salute.“…” Liu believes this could be worse.“…” Vera believes this *is* worse.“Damn, we’re getting really good at this.” Celia is proud of her creation as she pulls away the hedgehog.“Do we need a third?” Matilda begins pondering.“That’s unnecessary, we’re a power couple already! Ohohoho~!” Lydie grabs your arm.“As long as we all go in together, I think no one is gonna bat an eye!” Aurora grabs your other arm.“Ms. Bill, I…” Sasha has a humble idea.“Girl, you weigh a ton. No way I can carry you.” Crossbill shuts this down.“B-But what if…” Sasha’s eyes glitter with hope.“No. I don’t want you to carry me.” Crossbill shakes her head. “Here, before your heart breaks, I’ll show you a neat place full of friends. Ya don’t mind if I take the van, right, Bestie?”“All yours. Just be careful with it.” You plea.“Careful with what? It’s a piece of junk...” Backpack Odetta grumbles.“So this is where we part ways, huh?” Crossbill puts her hands on her hips. “It was an honor to cause chaos with everyone. I’m sure it won’t be the last time, but this is it for today, team.”“It won’t be…?” Vera is horrified.“Hell yeah. We have much more in the tank.” Celia gets hyped up. “Yeah, woooo!” Aurora matches her half-sibling’s energy. Everyone raises their hands, if they can, for one last cheer.“...Have fun out there, Bestie.” You wink.“Same to you.” Crossbill winks back.
>>6411660And with this, you’re ready to go to school... On the subway train, Odetta has come to the definitive realization that she’s also going to school… it’s too late now to change her foolish mind… Also, Matilda and Aurora are attentive to you, well, more than usual… By the main gate, you all notice an important school announcement: there’s going to be a meeting at the auditorium. Seats will be sorted out at random, the group is going to be shuffled around, you wonder who you are going to end up with…Who is next to you while listening to this important news?>Scarlet.>Aurora.>Matilda.>Lydie (Liu).>Celia.>Terry.>Henry.>George.>Ms. Cooldown.>Trent.>Donna.>Verity.>Tina.>Duncan.>Ichie.>Write In.(Last Reply of the Day, we continue tomorrow!)
>>6411661>Ichie
>>6411661>The Ugolino Alien dudeand>Elicarto Lloydington
>>6411661>Aurora.>Matilda.
>>6411661>Lydie (Liu).She did want to meet our hobos again after hearing they went missing from school.>Ichie.
>>6411661>>Aurora>Ichie
Sorry, everyone. I got too busy to post today, but we'll continue tomorrow (and early!) to make it up to you all!
>>6412114...I'll forgive you if you give Yu Yan more chin like the meme.
>>6411661>Write In.Catastrovania Strifaust Morituros IX
>>6412156I'll switch to this.
>>6411661Aurora + Ichie
>>6411661>Aurora>Matilda
Everyone floods the school auditorium to the brim, a handful of teachers try to get people into their assigned seats, some deliberately take it upon themselves and direct students anywhere as long as they have somewhere to sit. The curfew didn’t deter anyone from coming today, maybe people are getting used to the idea of the chaos engulfing the city. Or they feel safe after Lloydington’s stunt. Or nobody paid attention.But you were shuffled. The buffalo cape split right at the end, you and Aurora were stopped and thrown away to a different line altogether. The back of the east wing seats are all yours. You damn Mr. Rodenhall for this.But there’s a pleasant surprise, Ichie is here! You get to sit right in the middle between her and Aurora. Also, you’re being surrounded by Purple Roses. This is a mess.“Master, Aurora, it’s good to see you!” Ichie can’t believe her luck! She looks prim and proper today, none of the lousy hobo carelessness that you were used to. She’s ruined. You blame Ame. You hear Odetta say ‘what the fuck’ under her breath for whatever reason.“Woohoo! At least we’re around someone we know!” Aurora is happy to see Ichie. Have they interacted with each other before? You don’t recall it.“Wait, you know each other?” You raise an eyebrow.“We both were transferred to this school the other day. We’re officially Paperwork Pals, as I coined.” Ichie recalls like it was the day or two before. Because it was. Woo. You wonder if that happened after the farm thing, but before the fan club shenanigans. It’s literally the only time it could, unless there’s a void in time created by the school ghost. No. Not Odetta. She’s the *new* school ghost.“Oh yeah, did I forget to tell you that? Like, Yu Yan and the vice prez hooked us up. Ya know, the other candidate? She ain’t as mean as she acted.” Aurora remembers.“Cool, I’m glad you’re part of our school now!” You smile. They both smile back. It’s nice to be all smiles. You feel like the paperwork shouldn’t be this easy. But smile-smile. “Hey, Ichie, how much fun did you have last night?” You noticed she’s in good spirits despite spending the night in Nariko territory!“Not to brag, but I truly believe I was the heart of the party!” Ichie acts all smug. Whatever happened there, she had a blast, and that’s all you can ask for. Your cape groans loudly upon Ichie’s remarks. “Fabulous cape, by the way.” “This? Uh, it’s nothing.” You try not to give it too much attention, since Odetta is under it and not pleased to be around Ichie for whatever reason.Before you can decline to give more lore about your excellent piece of garment, teachers ask for decorum as the lights dim, and the spotlight focuses on the stage. The important announcement is about to begin!
>>6412671The school vice-principal marches to the podium with a soft step and a stern look. She reminds you of the current vice-president Cyrelle, the only threat against Yu Yan’s presidency. You wonder if they are related. She taps the microphone, clears her throat, and begins speaking.“Students, I…” The vice-principal takes a moment to appreciate her students’ faces, and comes to a realization. “You don’t know who I am, do you?”All Purple Rose students shake their heads in unison. A considerable number of Green Foothill ones follow motion too. How embarrassing. How do they not know? She’s been here since the beginning!“How come you don’t know?!” The vice-president of the student council is irate for good reason. “It’s fine, Honey. Working here for over a decade doesn’t mean I get the appreciation I deserve.” The vice-principal groans. “I’m the vice-principal of this school, Ms. Cahun, and today we have two special announcements for you, students. But before we begin, since apparently we don’t know who is part of the school staff, we have a counselor, Mr. Richards.” “Hey everyone.” Mr. Richards waves at the crowd from where he’s standing. What a nice guy! You sure hope he's not trying to secretly take away free will from humanity! That would suck!“Hey, Mr. Richards.” Everyone waves back. Of course, you do too. The vice-principal groans again. “He’s been here for a while. Just a reminder that the last few months have been heavy, and if you find yourselves in low spirits, don’t hesitate to pay him a visit. He’s not the only counselor, but I don’t feel like we’re ready for that conversation as a community.” The Vice-Principal rubs her hands. “And speaking of preparations, this is your other reminder that we have exams the following week. How exciting, isn’t it?”Vice-President Cahun claps. The rest of the auditorium groans. Vice-principal Cahun rolls her eyes. She’ll forever wonder why nobody is excited.“Now, onto the *actual* announcements. First, today is the joyous day where we’re going to cast our votes to decide the new student council. Please, vote responsibly. To do so, you have to take into consideration the candidates’ policy and competence, not be swayed by the endorsement of the Buff-Halo kid or whatever that could possibly mean.” She puts it in quotation marks. Some students snicker. “You’ll find out we have two bright ladies with an incredible future ahead, and better plans for your future. Do not take this lightly.” “Hey, you’re skipping a well-intentioned gentleman with an even brighter future than those two women! Because, last time I checked, I’m not a chick! I’m a chico!” The other candidate raises up from his seat in a fit of indignation. You don’t remember his name, but you remember his jingle. You’re not going to repeat it here. Because he stole it from Yu Yan.
>>6412672“Mr. Mahoney, please, sit down and behave yourself.” Vice-principal Cahun’s piercing glare is nothing short of scary. “Yes, ma’am.” He sits down like a chick. As in chicken.“You have all day to cast your vote. There will be ballots around the school, you need to find the one for your class. Again, be mindful of who you vote for. We can’t allow a chico to run this place.” Vice-Principal has a sense of humor. One that offends Ray Luque Mahoney. “And in other news, Principal Conti has retired from this post. It’s a heavy loss to our school body, but due to recent events, he’s been forced to make this decision, and those same events haven’t allowed him to cast one final goodbye to you all. We wish Mr. Conti a well-deserved retirement, and a goodbye.” The news breaks the crowd into murmurs. Rumors of Conti being so intimidated by the buffalo that he decided to kill himself are running rampant. The school staff is doing what they can to reassure that Mr. Conti isn’t dead. You try to tune out from this chatter because it implicates you, and it isn’t fair. It takes a handful of minutes for the noise to die down…“I believe we spent enough time comprehending the severity of this news. I’d like to reaffirm that former principal Conti isn’t dead. And it’s likely we’ll give him a proper farewell when his schedule allows it. Understood?” Ms. Cahun manages to get everyone back on the same page. Something about her palpable disgust at Conti being alive really drives the point that he is. Go figure. “Now, it stands to reason that we need a new principal. And rather predictably, the school district decided that promoting from within isn’t in the institution’s best interest after the results of the last one, IE, Mr. Conti, despite the fact that there’s an overqualified vice principal who was gunning for the role. So, yes, the last bit of the news of the day is the introduction of our new principal: Holly Dewitt.”And just as she says, from the side of the stage, Principal Holly walks up to the podium to a round of polite and positive applause. She gives one of her trademark hugs to Ms. Cahun as she prepares to address the students.“W-W-What?!” You can’t believe it! How in the world did this just happen?!“Woaaah! I thought she only got the gym teacher gig! This is insane!” Aurora can’t believe it either. “W-Wait, being the principal’s daughter makes me a nerd?! I don’t wanna be a nerd!”“No! It means you’re an under-qualified-but-permanent honor student, congratulations!” Ichie explains society in the lens of the rich. “So I’m smart now…?” Aurora doesn’t get it.“Huh, it means you’re the principal’s daughter. Don’t overthink it.” You keep it simple.
>>6412673“I can live with that!” Aurora sighs in relief. She believes being smart is too much pressure. “So much pressure off, but I wanna relax more…” Aurora places her head over your shoulder and undoes the first button of her shirt. Ichie didn’t even notice.“Hello, students. It’s a pleasure to meet you all.” Holly waves at the crowd. The crowd waves back. Mr. Richards waves too. “I don’t want to keep you away from your studies, so I’ll be brief and sweet! In my youth, I wasn’t blessed with a school staff that was willing to listen to me directly. Now that I’m in charge, I want to lend an ear to anyone who needs it. Students, teachers, and all the school staff —including the cafeteria and the janitors — you’re all welcome at my office if you need my assistance or have any suggestions. Oh, and to have some good old fashioned fun. It’s been a troubling year for everyone, but let’s make the most out of what’s left of it. I believe in all of you!”You don’t know if it’s refreshing to hear someone who doesn’t talk about ruling with an iron fist or having a modicum of sympathy for people, but everyone in the auditorium cheers for the newest school principal, even the vice-one.Today is going to be a long day at school!What happens now?>Holly asks you to come to her office mid-classes!>Figure out what happened to Mr. Conti, lest you be blamed for it. You came with a Buffalo fit. This could get out of control!>Aurora requests a moment with you during recess! >Matilda requests a moment with you during recess!>Write In.
>>6412674>Holly asks you to come to her office mid-classes!
>>6412674>Matilda requests a moment with you during recess!>Write In.Also read that Pumpkin letter before she gets here
>>6412674>>Matilda requests a moment with you during recess!READ THE LETTER
>>6412674>Holly asks you to come to her office mid-classes!Read the letter when we're alone
>>6412674>Matilda requests a moment with you during recess!Read the letter
>>6412674>Holly asks you to come to her office mid-classes!Dont you guys wanna find out how she got in?
After reaching the climax, the meeting is promptly dismissed. It can’t end on a higher note than that. The myriad of teachers redirect the students to the classrooms in an orderly manner. You hear your lovely new Principal talk about needing more helping hands. She did mention before leaving the stage that she’s planning on expanding the school staff in all ways… Now back to the shuffle of a regular school day. Goodbye, everyone, it’s just you and your cape now.And the news doesn't stop there, the first class of the day has its own announcement, and it’s something you should’ve seen coming. There’s a new student joining your class. It’s Rora. You don’t have to play this up, you knew there was a chance, and you’re glad it materialized! Your classmates welcome her with open arms. You’re a band of misfits at this point.“Let’s all have tons of fun!” Aurora smiles at everyone as the teacher guides her to her new seat behind Scarlet. Pretty close to you! She waves at you. Of course, you wave back! Judging by people’s response, it didn’t register that she’s the principal’s nerdy daughter.As classes continued, a bunch of names — from teachers, to students, and even staff members — were called one by one to the principal’s office at random intervals. Holly must be conducting the interviews that she mentioned in her speech. You can’t know for certain, because, frankly, none of you have been called. Wait. That’s your name! A-ha! Yeah, maybe it’s too close to the end of the period, but you’re legally skipping some of the classes. Take that, Honey Bubbles! Err, you shouldn’t look so smug on your way out. On your way to the office, you remember Pumpkin’s letter. It’s in your pocket for whenever you want to read it. Sadly, classes didn’t lend themselves to it. The enthusiasm of having your fellow Red Flame partner took your attention away. And no, you didn’t read her thoughts. That wasn’t the problem. But if you did, that would’ve been very distracting.Anyway, Holly welcomes you inside her office! It’s your first time here in a while. There’s nothing here to write home about, but you can see the sprinkles of Holly’s presence decorating the place. From her little trinkets, family photos, and other homely touches. You don’t recall ever being here during Conti’s pitiful short reign, but you imagine this place was as boring as his tests.“Please, don’t be a stranger! Grab a seat and a little treat, Mr. Johnny.” Holly gently pushes a plate full of snack cakes on her desk in your direction. “Or do you believe it to be more appropriate if I call you by your last name? Mr. Ando? Calling you Mr. Noon is out of the question.”
>>6412792You take a moment to admire what Holly is doing. She is checking the decorative bookshelves with decorative books behind her to find any gem that she can use. She’s pulling Sudoku books one after the other. Partially, on the table, you see other discarded books — and they are puzzles too. Is that all Conti had here…? Well, it’s not like you know what you’d put in these suckers if you ever had a fancy office. “Whatever pleases you the most, but I’m used to just being Johnny.” You keep things casual as you approach the desk. “We know each other, so let’s not change our dynamic!”“In that case, a hug is in order!” Holly puts everything to the side to embrace you the way she always does… If someone ever replaced her for a perfect copy, you’d recognize her based on this hugging style alone! “Oh, Mr. Johnny, you don’t know how badly I needed this...”“MHMhmHm.” You said you’re always willing to help.“S-Sorry, I didn’t mean to be a burden.” Holly lets you breathe again. “W-What did you say?”“That I’m always willing to help.” You act gentlemanly as you adjust your glasses. Because you *needed* to adjust your glasses for once. “Oh, Mr. Johnny, I’m your principal. It should be the other way around!” Holly giggles. “I called you over to ask you what you need! Suggestions and such! I’d do anything for you...”Holly means for the school. Not on a personal level. Probably.What do you do?>“I don’t know how much time I can take from you, but I wanna know how you ended up as the principal! This is crazy! And congratulations!” Get curious!>“Can you keep an eye on her?” Put your cape on the table. Reveal Odetta. You can’t focus as much in class with her choking you.>“Nope. I will help *you.* Tell me what you need, and I’ll get it done. Your first day as principal will go smoothly!” Help Holly in whatever she needs!>Actually request something. (Write In)>Write In.
>>6412793>“I don’t know how much time I can take from you, but I wanna know how you ended up as the principal! This is crazy! And congratulations!” Get curious!>“Nope. I will help *you.* Tell me what you need, and I’ll get it done. Your first day as principal will go smoothly!” Help Holly in whatever she needs!>"...okay, maybe just a recipe trade for your snack cakes. How'd you get them so plump and moist?"
>>6412796100% this
You gotta address the big news before even entertaining this question! Holly is your principal. How does that even happen?!“I don’t know how much time I can take from you, but I wanna know how you ended up as principal! This is crazy!” You react properly to the events now that you get to relax. “And congratulations!”“Thank you~! It came to me as a surprise, so swiftly as well.” Holly forgot her new job is great news to everyone who cares about her! “Yesterday, I was going through my second round of job interviews here. It was me and the former principal. By that time of the day, there were rumors about the curfew being enacted, so I pleaded to him if we could do this quickly before we got in trouble. He told me he knew who I was, and knew what was going on; and that left me confused. Before I could ask what he meant, he asked me what job I wanted in a hurry, and I jokingly said this to lower the tension. He went totally white and gave it to me, signed the paperwork — and left the building shortly after.” Holly sounds confused even now. “Ms. Cahun was my angel that day, and together we figured out the next steps. And here I am!”“Huh… he gave you the job just like that?” You’re dumbfounded. “Can he even do that…?”“That’s what we needed to figure out! It turns out, yes! I needed a strong recommendation, which I got.” Holly nods. “He was such a strange but kind man.”“Right…” You know this is the attitude of someone who owes the mob some money. But you shouldn’t do those types of guesses. “You totally aced that interview then!”“You think so too? Ms. Cahun kept insisting on that! Almost like she wanted herself to believe it.” Holly smiles from ear to ear. “Anyway, what kind of fun request do you have for me, Mr. Johnny?”“None. I will help *you* instead. Tell me what you need, and I’ll get it done. Your first day as principal will go smoothly!” You wink as you bite your snack cake. Wait, you find this pretty good! “...okay, maybe just a recipe trade for your snack cakes. How’d you get them so plump and moist?”“Oh, Mr. Johnny, you’re my other helpful angel over here. If I need anything during the day, I’ll be sure to call you over.” Holly is glad to have you around. “As for this plump and moisty buddy, hmm, I’ve never written the recipe down. It’s all done by heart.” Holly laments. As expected, her cooking style is similar to Rora’s. But an idea forms in her mind! “I got it, follow me to the home economics room, and I’ll show you exactly how it is done.”“Like, now?” You can skip more classes?!“I wouldn’t be a problem solver if I delay the opportunities to help. Please, follow me.” Holly wants to cook together! And impress you!There was never much contention before this meeting, but this is by far the best principal you ever had.
>>6412829What do you do?>Learn how to bake the Dewitt Deluxe Snack Cake. It may attract someone with its aroma... (Write In Who? If you want?)>Decline for now! Y-You actually have to study. This is a school. Disappoint Holly like the monster you are.>Write In.(Last Reply of the Day, we continue during the weekend!)
>>6412832>Learn how to bake the Dewitt Deluxe Snack Cake. It may attract someone with its aroma... (Write In Who? If you want?)That supposed school ghost
>>6412832>Learn how to bake the Dewitt Deluxe Snack Cake. It may attract someone with its aroma... (Write In Who? If you want?)>Donna and her friendShe smells the treats!
>>6412832The newspaper club
>>6412832>Learn how to bake the Dewitt Deluxe Snack Cake. It may attract someone with its aroma... (Write In Who? If you want?)Donna & Verity. Oh, maybe Sina, she was with Holly for the interview to look into getting a GED, perhaps that’s what Holly needs help with?
>>6412920I’ll switch to this
>>6412920Supporting this
>>6412832>Learn how to bake the Dewitt Deluxe Snack Cake. It may attract someone with its aroma... (Write In Who? If you want?)
You won’t be a future honor student if you don’t follow your newest principal’s indications — better learn from the best! Your repertoire needs it! But it’s not like you want to be one, you don’t even know what that implies, you’re a humble buffalo man and not much else. Well, and the guy who stopped the school shooter, but that’s old news. The brand new news is heading straight to a Home Economics Classroom! Better trail behind!The only thing that isn’t empty in this classroom are the pantries, Holly pulls out the ingredients for the Snack Cakes one by one — you study every choice as you write it all down on your trusty notepad.“Mr. Johnny, you aren’t only going to watch, are you?” Holly expects you to do more than follow along.“I’m ready to assist in whatever you need, ma’am.” You act all proper as a joke. She softly giggles, catching on what you’re doing.“This is about feelings, Mr. Ando. Here, stir it gently.” Holly hands over her dough mix. “It’s all about being kind to the ingredients, put all your emotions in…”“Like this?” You follow orders as you keep paying attention! “Hmm, picture who you are cooking this for, and you’ll know.” Holly softly whispers, as to not anger the dough. Now you *really* understand Aurora’s method of baking. It’s really all vibes! This is not how you usually do things. In fact, desserts are better cooked following the recipe by the letter. It’s an anti-thesis of what you’ve learned. Prof. Bombastus and Kobashi would be disgusted! Kata would be more receptive. Mat… Mat is always her own thing. This is all to say, it’s impossible for you to replicate Holly’s formula. You’re going to end up with two distinct trays of goodies: The Holly batch, and your batch. Holly assures you that your mix will be as good as hers, even if they’re different. Again, this is a little difficult for you to sink in for pastries, but you’ll get the hang of it.You listen to some loud sniffing from the hallway! It reminds you of Donna, but whoever she is with (likely Verity), told her not to follow the smell. That’s rude. Your Snack Cakes smell delicious. They’re supposed to be chased after by adorable women!But a second row of sniffing hits the hallway, this one you can’t recognize, but the voices talking amongst each other is a different story. One inquisitive soul barges in without thinking anyone could be here.
>>6414094“A-ha! This place is the source of the smell.” It’s Newspaper Girl, leading the charge of this tiny group of women. “We were onto something.”“I-It’s open…! Why is it open?” Former fake Nina, Tina, is among them too, equally as surprised.“W-We aren’t supposed to barge in…” A nervous girl is among this group of delinquents!“You smell it. We followed the trail. It’s our duty to find the truth.” It’s the announcer from the fan club! The one very round girl. “The scoops are in our blood.”“And what a scoop we have here. The new principal?! And the Buffalo Man?!” The newspaper girl smiles.“W-W-Wait, what…?!!!” Tina is losing her mind as she takes photos!“...And snack cakes.” The nervous girl smells the aroma. You need actual names for these girls...“H-Huh?! He’s really into adults…!” Tina gets the wrong idea.“Don’t jump to conclusions. He’s a decent man.” Spherical girl reprimands her colleague. “Hey there, students! We’re baking together, would you like a snack?” Holly is happy to welcome them in. “We made plenty!” You join in the excitement.“See?” Spherical girl always has a point. Tina looks ashamed! Ashamed!“D-D-Don’t mind if I do!” Nervous girl wants a snack…“Hold it.” Newspaper girl stops this dead in its tracks. “May I ask why are you two in here?”“I’m teaching Mr. Johnny how to make Snack Cakes, dear.” Holly smiles like this is a normal thing to do. “Want to join us?”“I’d like to!” Tina wants in! “Should we call Celia? She’d love to be here…”“Cover the election or eat sweets? Tough decision for the newspaper club.” Circle Head starts thinking over.“We could do a piece on the new principal!” Newspaper Girl suggests. She really needs a name now that you know the entire group is part of the school newspaper.“Go ahead, I’d love for the students to know more about me.” Holly wants to foster confidence in her guidance. “But, please, do you mind telling me your names?”The School Newspaper team reveal their identities!Truthfully, when you were baking the Snack Cakes, you were thinking about Pumpkin and her letter. You’re afraid of what kind of side-effects these little guys can have. But there’s nothing worse in this world than to waste food….
>>6414100Who do you want to feed your first Snack Cake to?>Holly. Duh.>Carmine, the Main Newspaper Girl.>Tina, the fake Nina.>Rodna, the Announcer.>Stacy, the backup.>Your cape steals the first one.>Somehow, Donna and Verity get one.>Write In.What kind of article do you want the school newspaper team to write about you? This could have big ripple effects...>Please give some love to Vice-Principal Cahun! She deserves it!>Buffalo Capes and why they are in!>Swimsuit day! Promote a beautiful event that everyone has to participate in! Hmm, why do you want this to happen with racing cars…? Forget that last part. Just swimsuits.>You’re planning to bring an idol to perform during the School Festival! Get them hype! When is that stuff anyway? A couple of weeks away?>Write In.(Only reply of the day, we continue when we can! Most likely tomorrow!)
>>6414101>Somehow, Donna and Verity get one.>Swimsuit day! Promote a beautiful event that everyone has to participate in! Hmm, why do you want this to happen with racing cars…? Forget that last part. Just swimsuits.
>>6414101>Your cape steals the first one.>Please give some love to Vice-Principal Cahun! She deserves it!>In fact that's who these are mainly for
>>6414101>Stacy, the backup.>You’re planning to bring an idol to perform during the School Festival! Get them hype! When is that stuff anyway? A couple of weeks away?
>>6414101>Somehow, Donna and Verity get one.>You’re planning to bring an idol to perform during the School Festival! Get them hype! When is that stuff anyway? A couple of weeks away?
>>6414101>Stacy, the backup.>Please give some love to Vice-Principal Cahun! She deserves it!
Many would say that your cooking lesson has been derailed, but true chefs know that testing your recipe on willing subjects gets you the best feedback! Or maybe not, it’s not like you’re professionally trained — at best you watched a reality show where a professional chef yelled at amateurs for not reaching arbitrary standards that aren’t even consistent between restaurants. You shouldn’t have watched those types of shows now that you gained an interest in cooking. You get so negative…The point is; it’s Snack Cake time! You and Holly share them around… Is this considered a bribe for good coverage? “Here, Stacy. I hope you enjoy them!” You hand over one of yours since she’s staying away from the main tray. Her teammates are more proactive than she is. “I’m Johnny by the way.”“T-T-T-Thanks, J-Johnny.” Stacy, the backup, shyly grabs your dessert like a wounded animal. “W-Wait, y-y-you’re *the* Johnny…?!” Her eyes open wide as she almost drops the snack cake, but gets a hold of it before disaster. “Huh? What do you mean?” You don’t know if it’s a positive or a negative thing. Like, people believe you killed Conti!“I-I-I’m sorry…! I didn’t mean anything by it…!” Stacy didn’t mean to insult you. “I-I’m just a silly toad. I shouldn’t have said anything. F-Forgive me...” “D-Don’t mind her, she’s extremely shy. And very grateful. Right?” Carmine, the main reporter, tries to save her buddy’s face.“Y-Yes, I’m as shy as the dark side of the moon, and grateful as I can be…” Stacy puts a napkin over her face out of instinct. “You’re too kind!”“As you can see, she’s a little flowery with her language. Hence why she’s our designated writer and editor. Please, look forward to her work.” Rodna tries to sell you on reading the newspaper. “Well, likewise, I made that one myself. So please, enjoy it.” You wink. She categorically blushes as tilts her head like the stiffest nod you’ve ever seen.“T-T-T-Thank you…!” Stacy feels pressured to enjoy it!“I’d be jealous if it wasn’t unprofessional.” Rodna half-jokes.“As lovely as it is always to speak to Johnny, we’re taking the spotlight from our main interviewee!” Carmine wants to focus back on Holly, even if it breaks her heart!“...Yeah, these snack cakes are to kill for!” Tina’s cosplay of Nina is reaching new heights with the way she’s munching.“I meant the principal, but good shout!” Carmine smiles!
>>6414513“Oh dear, how amusing.” Holly gets a good chuckle out of Tina’s nonsense. The camera girl gets self-conscious.“Let’s keep the ball rolling, and let me ask you about yourself.” Carmine’s notepad is ready! You’d think she’d use her phone, but she’s old fashioned. “Tina, get her best angles! Interview time!”“R-Right! But…” Tina wanted to spend time with you instead.“Hehe, I’m glad I have a bunch of adorable students.” Holly likes these panicky girls. Reminds her of so many girls she’s known. “Ask away.”You step back to watch the interview, but as soon as you gain some space, Rodna has other ideas.“We can get two scoops in one go.” Rodna finished her dessert before taking the initiative. “Stacy, let’s have a fun section for our cooking man. Perhaps you have more hijinks in store?”“I may have…” You adjust your glasses. This may or may not be about bringing one of Hobosound’s greats to the school festival...“I knew it! You’re not the only one who can sniff a newsworthy story, Stacy.” Rodna is proud of herself, but notices she doesn’t receive the feedback she’s expecting from her tag team partner. “Stacy…?”“Your snack cake… was a delight...” Stacy attained a new level of cheeriness after eating your dessert! New emotions arise.“My hubris got the better of me, and I wanted to admire your face, but I’m overwhelmed. Can I stay behind you instead…?” Is her new attitude thanks to your snack cake? This is nonsense. You won’t be able to cook a damn dessert anymore if this keeps happening.“Right…” Rodna has seen this before, and she knows this isn’t a good sign for the interview.Stacy wants to hug you from behind, the problem is that there’s a ghost under your cape.What do you do?>Let Odetta be crushed by Stacy’s hug and do the interview.>Encourage Stacy to look at you! Together, you can strip her shyness away. Or at least the first barrier.>Ask the new principal for help! Something is up with Stacy!>Test the Snack Cake on someone else. (Write-In.)>Write In.(Only reply of the day, we continue tomorrow!)
>>6414514>>Encourage Stacy to look at you! Together, you can strip her shyness away. Or at least the first barrier.
>>6414514>Encourage Stacy to look at you! Together, you can strip her shyness away. Or at least the first barrier.
You have plenty of experience helping shy girls overcome their fears. You’re not an expert, but you should give it a try. She’s cute after all!“I think we should help you face your fears at your own pace.” You admit you don’t like her strategy.“A man of action! This is why you capture everyone’s heart…” Rodna is impressed!“P-Pardon me...?!” Stacy trips on her bum out of shock. If she was in your view, you could’ve caught her. But you can help her to her feet instead! “I…!” She turns even redder as you help her up.“Don’t mind Stacy. She’s a little clumsy, but very much reliable.” Rodna tries to tell you. “I got it. Stacy, you do the interview.”“H-H-H-H-Huh?!!!” Stacy almost trips again, but you caught her by the waist this time! “I-It’s the only way he’s not going to think less of you.” Rodna is starting to doubt her own strategy.“No way I’ll ever think that of her.” You clarify. “But if this is too much for you, we can—”“I didn’t trip…?” Stacy’s eyes are wide open. “Only my sister has caught me…” You can hear her heartbeat!“The rest of the team gets demolished by her size when we catch her. But we always try.” Rodna explains they’re not monsters. “And I can’t tell you now… Stacy, you’re ready for our greatest secret. You’ll be part of *the club*...”“Huh…?” Stacy doesn’t follow.“It doesn’t matter, Stacy. It’s time for you to show up!” Rodna hypes up her friend.“I-It’s just a silly interview, no need to overdo it.” You keep the temperature down. “Stay calm, and we’ll get through this. It’ll be fun.”“Y-Y-Y-Yes…!” Stacy takes a deep breath and faces her anxieties head on. “T-Thank you so much…”And so, you tell them about your idea of bringing a mystery idol as a special guest for the school festival. Neither can believe this big scoop! It’s big because they truly believe you’re gonna do it. Now you have pressure. Great!As for how Stacy took this, well, she tapped out mid-interview because she kept losing her train of thought looking at you. The good thing is that she was never too embarrassed to not stare, but conducting an interview proved a fence too big jump. You can say you broke her first barrier of shyness! Congratulations to Stacy!“J-J-J-Johnny, can we ask you some questions…? Off the record…? P-Please!” Stacy has gotten really curious about you.The others have ended their interview as well. You feel like the entire team is ready to bombard you with questions. Your principal might join in for the fun of it.Carmine and Tina were waiting for this…
>>6414804What do you do?>Answer their questions with honesty and integrity.>Apologize, but you need to continue your meeting with your principal. You need to keep improving your delicacies. Perhaps another person will be lured in by the next batch. (Write in who, if you want!) >Time to return to your regular school day. You can’t keep the school newspaper team’s attention during election day!>Write In.
>>6414806>>Answer their questions with honesty and integrity.
>>6414806>Answer their questions with honesty and integrity.Like a true man
>>6414806>Answer their questions with honesty and integrity.
The School Newspaper Team is so polite and friendly, it’d be rude not to answer their questions! This couldn’t possibly go into strange territory, it’s off the record, not off the rails.“Huh, sure! I’m up for it!” Shouldn’t you be in classes? Whatever, your principal is supervising this. This is a lot of a hell more legal than stuffing your teacher inside a bag.“Off the record, you say? I hope you’re prepared!” Carmine, leader of the newspaper, is excited about this prospect.“T-That means any question, right?” Tina wonders out loud.“Yup!” You smile as they join your tiny group.“O-Oh my god, what can I ask? What can I ask?” Tina’s gears start working. Rodna shakes Tina so she’ll get a hold of herself.“May I, as well?” Holly wants to be a part of this activity.“I don’t see anything wrong with that. Go ahead.” You adjust your glasses. “I’ll answer with honesty and integrity.”“Let’s do this orderly.” Rodna wants everyone to take turns, her eyes looking around for a first target.“P-Please, I don’t want to be first…” The anxiety is too much for Stacy.“Tina, you start.” Rodna has decided on a ‘volunteer.’“B-B-But it’s so boring if I go first…” Tina doesn’t know what to say and knows it’ll be a letdown. “So your name is actually Tina, huh?” You… guessed it before…?“EEEP!!! I hoped you’d forgotten by now…! Oh no no no…!” Tina starts spinning in circles. “P-Please, don't mention what happened in front of the principal…!”“Oh dear, were you misbehaving? But you were so sweet before.” Holly teases. And, granted, it adds to Tina’s desperation.“Your secret is safe with me, Tina. And again, I won't forget a cute face.” You feel like a broken record as you wink. “You’re all warned.”“We knew that.” Rodna says with confidence.“W-Wait, I won’t be able to fade in the background…?!” Stacy was counting on it! “Sorry, not sorry.” You won’t ever delete your mental database. Never. “How about a question now?”
>>6414882“Uhm, a-are you mainly interested in mature ladies? Like, teacher age, or even the principal’s? I-I’m an actress by nature, I can play any role, by the way. N-Not matter how embarrassing.” Tina lies through her teeth, she can barely manage it. “I like women of all appropriate ages as long as they are cute.” You adjust your glasses.“T-Tina asked that?! A-And he responded?!” Stacy covers her mouth! Everything is fair game!“No rails.” Rodna is thinking about her question now.“Oh, Mr. Johnny, you’re so lovely…” Holly loved that answer.“Next question. Carmine.” Rodna expects an expert question..“I won’t leave this a mystery, the public deserves to know where your chest scars came from. We need all the details! Was it a bear?! A love quarrel?! Please, don’t leave any details out!” Carmine is putting her journalistic credence on the line.“I-I remind you that these are off the record, Carmine.” Rodna clarifies the public will NOT know.“S-Scars on his chest…?” Stacy has no clue what is going on.This is not an easy question to answer! You have to be mindful How do you respond?>Admit it was a bear.>Say it was a big cat.>Admit it was a love quarrel.>Be cagey and don’t answer.>Write In.Rodna is going to ask whose roundness do you appreciate the most, what’s your answer?!>Rodna.>Carmine?>Tina.>Stacy.>Holly.>Write In.Stacy wants to know what’s your dream for the future. How do you respond?>Save the world!>Marriage!>Hang out more with the newspaper team!>Drink a Smoothie.>Write In.
>>6414885>Say it was a big cat.>Tina>Marriage!
>>6414886>Say it was a big cat.Rodna is going to ask whose roundness do you appreciate the most, what’s your answer?!>Write In.Like who’s the most huggable? Everyone, specially cute ones I like hugging a lot.Stacy wants to know what’s your dream for the future. How do you respond?Currently?>Save the world!After >Marriage!
>>6414890Meant for>>6414885
>>6414890Forgot to add show off our scars while answering that one question.
You said you were going to answer with integrity and honesty, and that’s what you’re going to do! Even if it sounds cryptic, it’ll be the truth!“These…” You unbutton your shirt a little to show the top one. Stacy’s eyes almost bulge out of her face. “And as far as how I got them, a big cat got me.”“T-That’s terrible!” Tina feels for you.“A-Awful all the way!” Stacy agrees. “N-Not the scar, that’s not what I meant, I shouldn’t be talking anymore.” She felt her words could be misconstrued and panicked. You chuckled to show her not to mind the details.“A big cat?” Rodna doesn’t want to call you a liar, but she has a good amount of skepticism.“Cats were swarming the city. The plague was controlled, but many believe the cats have gotten better at hiding. Maybe one of those?” Carmine feels guilty for bringing this up as she thought the story would be more cool or dramatic, not mundane.“I’m sorry, but unless it’s a saber tooth, I can’t buy that a cat did that.” Rodna is skeptical. “If you don’t feel like sharing the details, I’ll stop talking.”“Maybe he fought a tiger and he’s trying to be humble?!” Tina speculates.“There’s no man in this world who wouldn’t brag about fighting a tiger.” Rodna brings up a good point. But you disagree, if you fought a *bear* on the other hand… You shouldn’t think that, your sister would kill you if she knew you could take down a bear.“Don’t be so certain about that, dear.” Holly assures. Which prompts more questions than it answers. Did she fight a tiger? Or was it someone else? Did she win?“But yeah, it was a cat.” You keep it simple. You befriended that cat in ways you were never expecting though, so it’s all in the past!“B-But a tiger is cooler…” Tina wanted you to hype this up.“I believe you.” Carmine has unwavering trust in you. “Perhaps it’s a type of cat we’ve never seen before, and it’s hard to describe.” She believes it’s magic. Like flame magic. But she doesn’t have that context, but knows about the weird happenings in the city. “I see. A ghost cat it is.” Rodna decides. “A g-g-g-g-ghost…?” Stacy gets nervous.“W-W-W-We don’t like ghosts!” Tina is afraid. You feel your back cackling softly, you wonder how.“Don’t worry, I have your back.” And one on your back too. You find your own thoughts hilarious. Ha. “Ehem, next question?” You feel like everyone has to get at least one!“My turn. Whose roundness do you appreciate the most?” Rodna asks with the seriousness of a seasoned reporter.“Like, who is the most huggable?” You’re not entirely sure what she means by that question. “Everyone! Especially cute ones I like hugging a lot! Like Tina!”
>>6414955“Huh?! Me?!!! Huuuuh~?! You want me to stay in your arms forever and ever?! A lifetime commitment like that?!” Tina is losing her mind as she starts spinning around! “I have to accept? I must accept! I have no other options! I...”“Not what he said.” Rodna clarifies as she and Carmine join forces to pinch Tina’s behind to make her snap out of her nonsense.“Awww!” Tina did not enjoy it.“Tell me she isn’t cute. You just can’t!” You chuckle. “S-Speaking of longtime commitment.” Stacy takes the opportunity to ask her a question. “What’s your dream for the future?”“Currently, to save the world!” You say it in a jokey tone.“Y-You’re an environmentalist too? T-That’s so wonderful of you!” Stacy’s eyes glitter with affection!“Oh, and marriage.” You wink now.“M-M-Ma-Ma-Ma-Marriage?!” Stacy is overwhelmed by your answer. A new timeline has been created in her head…“Not again…” Carmine sighs as she and Rodna pinch Stacy this time…“What a fun group of students.” Holly is delighted by their group shenanigans.As if the timing couldn’t be more perfect, the school bell rings, showcasing the end of the first row of classes. Now you’re on your first break…“Oh beans, we spent too much time here.” Rodna is concerned now. This is probably all the time you’ll have with the Newspaper Team… Or even in this room! Depends on you though. You thank Holly for teaching you the recipe, but that doesn’t mean your time with her is over. But it’s a good cut off if you want to do something else. You’re gonna vote while out of here.What do you do?>It’s a short break, make the best of it by continuing to tease Tina and Stacy. It’s fun! >You have a good feeling… You must find Lydie. Something super cool is happening.>You have a bad feeling… You must find Lydie. Something super dumb is happening. (These two prompts are the same one.)>It’d be a good idea to introduce Nina to Holly! Or Holly to Nina? Do they know each other? >After parting ways with everyone. Read Pumpkin’s letter.>For some reason, you have the pool key. Go there for no reason at all.>Write In.(Last Reply of the Day, we continue tomorrow!)
>>6414956>After parting ways with everyone. Read Pumpkin’s letter.The letter that contains hidden sweets
>>6414956>It’d be a good idea to introduce Nina to Holly! Or Holly to Nina? Do they know each other?Introduce them to each other. New friend group name: the Magumbros.
>>6414956>After parting ways with everyone. Read Pumpkin’s letter.
>>6414956>>It’d be a good idea to introduce Nina to Holly! Or Holly to Nina? Do they know each other?
>>6414956>After parting ways with everyone. Read Pumpkin’s letter.Partake of the pumpkin pie also start petting our Buffalo cape(Little O’s head) while reading out of habit.
>>6414956>>After parting ways with everyone. Read Pumpkin’s letter.
>>6414956>For some reason, you have the pool key. Go there for no reason at all.Hmmmm......
You allow yourself to go with the flow and move on from here. You warmly say goodbye to the School Newspaper Team, and get one big hug from Holly to part ways. You’re leaving fully equipped with a couple of Snack Cakes you made, and one extra from Holly she sneaked in only for you. With this astronomically large amount of sugar in your possession, you look for a tranquil place to gather your thoughts, and even read a certain letter that has occupied your thoughts all morning…At a quiet spot inside the school, where no sound can be heard (near the classroom that Ichie was knighted as a cow), you lean on a wall — pull out the letter from your pocket, and begin reading it...“D-Don’t lean on the wall, moron!” Your cape aggressively reminds you that she’s alive. Whoops.“Sorry, my bad.” You lean on nothing and start reading the letter… But you’re close to the wall!Pumpkin’s letter read as follows:“Thank you again for letting me stay at your home. I don’t believe I properly conveyed how much it meant to me that you salvaged such a dreary day. Welcoming me with open arms in the dead of night is a gesture I don’t take lightly. You really came clutch, congrats!”“But you went beyond. Your warmth disarmed me entirely. The spite, the anger, the frustration. It all went away. It’s a rare quality. Now I can’t help but to see a path forward. We will work together, it won’t be smooth, but you earned this chance. It’s the hope that kills you.”“Now, it wouldn’t be much of a partnership if I don’t put myself out there. I suggest paying a visit to this humble little food place, and resume our talks. Both professional and private. Just a casual encounter. If you invite me, that’d be preferable. But don’t worry, I’ll pay. I owe you as much for the food.”“I rarely say this, but let’s do our best, okay?”You feel the warmth in the writing, you can tell she wanted this on paper instead of a text message to convey this… You have Pumpkin Pie’s personal number now!The break is close to being over, you’ll drop your Yu Yan vote, then go to classes...What’s next?>On the next break, you should talk to Bubbles! You feel the rumblings of Rora around.>On the next break, you should talk to Yu Yan! You feel the rumblings of Matilda around.>On the next break, you should talk to a random fan girl! You feel the rumblings of Lydie around. >Arrange a meeting with Pumpkin as soon as you two are free to do so! You’ll visit this mysterious place…>Tell Odetta to keep this a secret! You hate snitches!>Write In.
>>6415462>>Arrange a meeting with Pumpkin as soon as you two are free to do so! You’ll visit this mysterious place…>>Tell Odetta to keep this a secret! You hate snitches!
>>6415462>On the next break, you should talk to Yu Yan! You feel the rumblings of Matilda around.>Arrange a meeting with Pumpkin as soon as you two are free to do so! You’ll visit this mysterious place…
>>6415462>Arrange a meeting with Pumpkin as soon as you two are free to do so! You’ll visit this mysterious place…>Tell Odetta to keep this a secret! You hate snitches!She believes! Lets do our best!
>>6415462>Arrange a meeting with Pumpkin as soon as you two are free to do so! You’ll visit this mysterious place…>Tell Odetta to keep this a secret! You hate snitches!>On the next break, you should talk to Yu Yan! You feel the rumblings of Matilda around.
>>6415462>Tell Odetta to keep this a secret! You hate snitches!>Arrange a meeting with Pumpkin as soon as you two are free to do so! You’ll visit this mysterious place…
You can’t add Pumpkin’s personal number without sending her a message. That’d be rude. In fact, you should arrange the meeting that she wants as soon as humanly possible! Even though it’s likely she’ll be busy. An idol schedule is nothing to mess with. That’s what Emily has texted you, and you believe in your secretary. You try to arrange a date with Pumpkin, but sadly, it’ll take some time for her to get back to you with a precise date. The rest of the week and the next one will be busy. Good thing you have exams to help distract you…Wooo…At least she seems enthusiastic! She’s using her own Punk-P line of emojis. Do you get royalties for that? Do you want royalties for that…? *Should* you get royalties for that…? Probably not. Fuck Chat-Now! Worthless app!That’s done as much as it can be in the meantime.…“Hey Odetta. Keep this a secret from everyone, okay?” You ask politely. She reacts well when she’s treated well.“You think I have any clue about who you were talking to?” Odetta grumbles. “And by the way, why don’t you just die? I’m choking you.”“Because I need to be there for you.” You say sarcastically.“Don’t get sassy with me, tall boy…. NGGGH…!” Odetta continues choking to no avail.“Promise me you won’t tell a soul.” You ask. “F-Fine! Do I look like someone who divulges secrets for profit? Don’t answer that.” Odetta half-jokes.“No, you look like a beautiful baby buffalo.” You deadpan.“…. GNGGGGGH!!!” Odetta applies double the strength, which is a fraction of the power of an ant. “Keep it quiet, we’re going back to classes.” You say. Odetta shuts her mouth. She’s a nice gal underneath the buffalo cape…Before entering your classroom, you find a ballot to vote for Yu Yan! The smug revolution is coming! What kind of school will this be with Holly and Yu Yan in charge?! You will soon know, and you should be terrified.Ideas were exchanged during classes. You listened to them. Absorbed them with ease. And blanked out during the time the teacher reinforced the material. Maybe upgrading your Knowledge so much made your daily life quite quaint. Just because it’s easy, doesn’t mean you don’t need to study. Keep that in mind.Speaking of keeping things in mind, it’s time for your lunch break! The largest break of them all! You have more time to explore now…With whom do you end up sitting with at lunch?! There’s so many happenings to discuss!>Scarlet and Aurora.>Yu Yan, Nariko, & Ichie.>Vera, Liu, & Lydie.>Donna and Verity.>Celia and Matilda.>George and Henry.>Trent.>Some of the fan girls!>Nina and her butler. You know, the one you sent to her.>Write In.(Last reply of the day, we return when we can!)
>>6415559>Yu Yan, Nariko, & Ichie.
>>6415559>Scarlet and Aurora.
>>6415559>>Nina and her butler. You know, the one you sent to her.I miss Nina already.
>>6415559>>Scarlet and Aurora.
>>6415559>Write In.The big titty goth girls
>>6416017+1 for Sina.
>>6415559>Nina and her butler. You know, the one you sent to her.Has it been a week already since the trial test?
>>6416017This
>>6416017I'll change to this
>>6416017I’m changing to this as well.
You’re not going to pass on eating lunch during your lunch break, that’d be crazy! People shuffle too quickly for you to walk with a friend or ally to any spot. People are always desperate to get the best food from the lunch ladies, despite the fact that stock has never been a problem. You guess people don’t want their food to be cold and microwaved. You get it. With a confident strut and your flaming cape, you head to the cafeteria with meal in hand. As you pass through the hallways, your vision is impaired by two beautiful hands under your glasses. A giggle escapes the perpetrator. But it doesn’t appear this is going to end up in a kidnapping. You’re very kidnappable after all. But whoever this is doesn’t know that.“Guess who…?” A playful voice escapes her lips. You recognize this voice in an instant, it’s Sina. You saw her the other day, so the memory is still fresh.“Hey, Sina!” You cheerfully say, knowing there’s another surprise Dewitt around!“Wow, you’re good…” Sina didn’t expect you to be so fast and confident in your choice.“I’m better at remembering pretty faces, but no way I’d forget your voice.” You say in jest. But it’s true, you don’t forget them.“Hehe… you’re so lively…” Sina lets your eyes free! “I’m sorry for catching you off guard, but I had to jump at the chance to entertain myself.”“Don’t act like you aren’t a pleasant surprise.” You say. “What brings you here again? Missed me?” You wiggle your eyebrows. It’s only been a couple of days though.“Perhaps...” Sina coyly giggles. “I should ask you to come by my apartment when I feel lonely. You have my number, right?”“Yup, right here.” You show your phone. Long ago, you got it on a piece of paper. Sina snatches your phone and takes a selfie. “Here, a reminder that I’m always open to chat…”“T-Thank you.” You get your phone back. Pet-Vortexia takes a moment to stare at the photo before saving it in a folder. That looked inefficient. “What are you up to?”“A friend is keeping me waiting. Or should I say, a precious student? If things settle...” Sina wonders out loud. You’re by the nurse's office.“Wait, you’re our school nurse?” You didn’t think Holly would act that fast to get new staff! This is crazy!“Assistant nurse. Again, If we figure out the details; I’m working an emergency shift, no experience needed or anything…” Sina softly giggles. “And I got the offer before the new administration, if you’re wondering.”“It didn’t even cross my mind. And I’d love to have you around.” You smile. “Hehe. You’re so innocent and adorable…” Sina checks her phone. “...My buddy sure is late. Welp, I’ll be seeing you around, Johnny, lunch time won’t last forever…” Sina doesn’t want to keep you here.That is true, but your break isn’t short…
>>6416496Any questions for Sina? It’s time to learn a little about her lore!>Ask about her school days!>Ask about her relationship with Rora!>Ask about what she plans to do if you ever hang out together!>Ask her if she wants a Snack Cake!>Write In.(Only reply of the day, we return during the weekend!)
>>6416499>Ask about her relationship with Rora!
>>6416499>Ask about her school days!>Ask her if she wants a Snack Cake!
>>6416499>Write In."Your hair is amazing. How do you do it?"Run your fingers through as you ask.>Ask her if she wants a Snack Cake!>Ask about her school days!>Ask about her relationship with Rora!
You’re not planning on going anywhere just yet. It’s a good idea to spend time with Sina, if she’s willing! You only have to make sure you’re not intruding.“I’ll keep you company if you want.” You casually show you have no plans like a cool guy.“Want that? I need it. It’s much more pleasant than standing motionless.” Sina agrees to keep talking. “...What’s on your mind?”“Your hair is amazing. How do you do it?” Your fingers run through as you ask. “Thanks...” Sina grabs your wrist. “...It’ll feel way better when you pull it.” This woman isn’t playing around! Or wants to play around!“R-Right, I can imagine why.” You cough. Sina is too intense!“Hehehe.” Sina loves your expression. “She’s truly taking her sweet time…” She briefly turns her head from side to side. No friend in sight.“Speaking of sweets, do you want a Snack Cake?” You offer one of your babies!“Don’t mind if I do…” Sina cheats her hunger with swiftness. That bun didn’t stand a chance. “...Sorry, in my household, sweets are a rare, fleeting treat.”“Hey, I’m glad that you liked it.” You smile. “I can feel all the love you poured into it.” Sina’s tongue swipes around her lips. “I owe you a favor…”“Don’t mention it. As long as I get to know more about you. We’ll be even.” You wink. “Tell me about your school days. Did you enjoy your time around parts like these? I mean, you’re getting a job here.”“When I could, I suppose…” Sina never thought if she liked this place or not. “I had a less than ideal attendance record… I’m rotten... frail…” Sina chuckles. “I had a couple of good years. Met people, played sports, and traveled around the country. But I broke down, and everything vanished. Then I got up again, and built myself up. It's an infinite cycle. But, yes, I remember those times fondly...”“Are you alright now?” You want her to expand on this. “I’ll never be sure...” Sina knows this is a heavy topic. “I gotta enjoy it while it lasts.”“Well, I’ll be there during the good times, the bad times, and the funny middles.” You repeat someone else’s motto. “Hehehe, you’re so sweet.” Sina wants to believe in you…“Are you baiting me into getting another Snack Cake? Because I have more.” You wiggle your eyebrows to lighten up the mood.“You’ll never hear me say ‘no’ to anything you offer, thanks…” Sina gets to eat another Snack Cake. “It’s like my mother’s…” She loves it!“Well, she taught me!” You adjust your glasses. “...It tracks.” Sina just put two and two together. “You should open a bakery…”
>>6417821“I’ll keep that idea in mind.” You wink. “Speaking of family, how are things between you and Rora? I never got a good read.”“…Better than ever.” Sina feels a bit uncomfortable talking about this. “Just understand that we’ve never gotten along for one reason or another, but our brother’s incident became our wake-up call. I know you are aware of what happened to him...”“Right…” You tend to underestimate the impact Howie’s comatose had on the Dewitt Family.“I…” Sina wants to say something, but…“Siiiiina!!! I’m SORRY!” A Purple Rose student with a similar fashion sense to Sina (or a parody?) runs with the grace of a drunk horse! She’s panicking with two paper bags under her arms. “I couldn’t find what you wanted for lunch…!”“...Johnny, this is—” Sina wants to introduce her friend, but…“Greetings, I’m Luna of Darkness! Part of Sina’s brood!” Luna tries to channel a malignant aura, but it’s a bit… much. “...This is Lulu.” Sina acts like she wasn’t interrupted, then takes one of the paper bags to check what it contains.“I-I’m not LULU anymore…! Sis, don’t do this to me! I-I need to build a reputation!” Lulu doesn’t like her actual name. Or nickname. It’s actually difficult for you to tell which one is her actual name. “Who do you happen to be?”“I’m Sina’s Friend, name’s Johnny.” You almost introduced yourself as the host of the Lightsbane…“A-haha~! Then we’re all collaborators!” Luna laughs. This is NOT the type of friend you were imagining. “Huh, have we met before? Y-You look familiar…” Now she took a good look at you, and she seems to like it… You’re pretty famous by this point...How do you respond?>“I’m the Buffalo Man, maybe you saw me in the newspaper?” That’s your claim to fame… That’s depressing...>“I actually have a fan club in this school for some reason. Maybe you know me from that?” Act like this is a normal occurrence.>“Probably not. I’m just a guy doing his best.” Shrug. Be humble.>Write In.Time to eat. Any questions to keep the conversation rolling?>Ask how they met. Is there a secret goth society you didn’t know about?>Offer a Snack Cake to Lulu in these trying times.>Learn more about Lulu and her horns. They’re interesting horns.>Write In.(Only reply of the day, we continue when we can!)
>>6417822>>“I’m the Buffalo Man, maybe you saw me in the newspaper?” That’s your claim to fame… That’s depressing...>“I actually have a fan club in this school for some reason. Maybe you know me from that?” Act like this is a normal occurrence.>Ask how they met. Is there a secret goth society you didn’t know about?>Offer a Snack Cake to Lulu in these trying times.
>>6417822>Write In.I went to a bookstore ran by an Old Lady once. We probably ran into each other there.>Ask how they met. Is there a secret goth society you didn’t know about?>Learn more about Lulu and her horns. They’re interesting horns.
>>6417826+1
>>6417826Add Lightsbane as one of our titles to match her chuniness
>>6417994100% this
>>6417822>>“Probably not. I’m just a guy doing his best.” Shrug. Be humble.Catch phrase!>Offer a Snack Cake to Lulu in these trying times.
You gotta figure out why Luna (Lulu?) knows you! You’ll throw every single guess that you have and pray. Something has to work!“I’m the Buffalo Man, maybe you saw me in the newspaper?” You adjust your glasses.“What is that?” Sina tries not to laugh.“It’s a long, complicated story…” You pretend it’s deeper than it is.“I heard about it, but I couldn’t grab a copy of the newspaper. Rumors say a secret organization snatched all of ‘em… Someone is targeting you.” Lulu (Luna?) doesn’t believe this is how she saw you. The only secret organization you know about is your own fan club… “Or the principal shut it all down ‘cause you made him look like a pansy.”“Don’t remind me. People think I killed him.” You scratch your cheek in clear sign of discomfort.“That’d be hardcore. And we got Sina’s mom as a replacement. It’s just cool all around.” Luna (Lulu?) backs you up. You nod.“...Thank you for the assist, I suppose.” Sina has little clue about what’s going on. “But ‘Buffalo Man’ doesn’t pack that much of a punch as a title. You know what would be sick? If you’re the Baphomet Rider instead! Tell me I ain’t a literary genius. It’s something straight out of the book you lent me, right, Sina?” Lulu (Luna?) nudges her friend.“It does sound more intriguing. But…” Sina doesn’t know what to make of it.“If we’re talking about cool stage names, I’m already the Host of the Lightsbane.” You adjust your glasses.“Agh?! You’re a light bringer?!” Luna of Darkness doesn’t mesh well with Sun people."He means he's on our side..." Sina licks her lips.“Huh, I’m not a light bringer?” You’re supposed to be immune to the light, but how can you describe it? Philonune suggests just calling yourself Neat. This won’t do. “Still, we haven’t figured out from where you saw me. I actually have a fan club in this school for some reason. Maybe you know me from that?”“What? Are you some kind of idol? Do you want to sing for us?” Lulu wonders. You feel the grip around your neck getting tighter…“Nope. Again, I’m not entirely sure why I have one.” You say.“Half the school was in there. How come you didn’t hear about it?” Sina questions.“Because we don’t follow the masses. We carve our own path, sis.” Luna of Darkness is a proud goth, or demon. Or Goth Demon. “Speaking of avoiding crowds, let’s go to the rooftop before these get colder. Best place for loners.”
>>6418314“You don’t mind me tagging along?” You wonder.“No way, all Sina’s buddies are welcomed!” Luna hurries up the nearest stairs. This is the most energetic goth you’ve ever seen.“Isn’t she adorable?” Sina is very fond of Lulu.“Can’t disagree there.” You smile back. You hear Luna’s steps going faster after being teased. At the rooftop, you join the goth girls for lunch by a bench. You thought this place was off limits, but you were wrong. Still, it’s far from crowded. “So, how did you two meet? Is there a secret goth society I wasn’t aware of?” You wonder.“There’s a whole brood of us...” Luna of Darkness takes her opportunity to be mysterious…“...Before I graduated, she was my junior in our extracurricular team.” Sina keeps the story simple. “A little troublemaker, I was told. She cleaned up her act because we needed all the members we could get.”“You have an aura about you… it was magnetic... I have to follow you wherever you go…” Lulu (Luna?) gets a little embarrassed.“Yes, I’m supposedly quite strong in an indescribable but palpable way.” Sina doesn’t get it, but humors her. “And before you ask, Johnny, it was the occult club…”“That checks out.” You don’t know what an occult club would be like now that there are a bunch of flames around the city.“We reconnected the other day, and we’ve been catching up since…” Sina doesn’t believe in coincidences.“Sina was recharging this entire time.” Luna sees something in Sina you can’t tell… “You have a similar aura too…” “Me?” You raise an eyebrow. “By the way, I offered to Sina earlier, but are you interested in a snack cake during these trying times, Luna?”“I don’t believe something as sickeningly cutesy as snack cakes are admissible for consumption for the likes of us… SINA?!” Luna of Darkness’s spiel ends abruptly as Sina takes a bite of the sweet you were offering.“…” Sina approves the flavor, that’s all that matters.“F-Fine, give me the rest…!” Lulu takes the rest of the snack cake and eats in one sweep. “D-Darkness beckons...! This is magnificent…!” “Thank you.” You smile.“No wonder Sis is seeking out more…! Give me your entire haul now!” Luna of Darkness is struggling for whatever reason. “Sina deserves them all!” Are you being mugged…?
>>6418315 How do you respond?>“Here. All yours.” You got mugged.>“Only nice girls get snack cakes.” Remain resolute.>“Huh, there aren’t that many…” Your ammunition is running low. Maybe you can bake more tomorrow?>Write In.What’s next?>Spend the rest of Lunch time teasing Lulu.>Spend the rest of Lunch time pampering Sina.>Ask what Lulu meant by having a similar aura as Sina.>Randomly decide to spend the rest of the day at the infirmary. You’re so sick…>Write In.(Only reply of the day, we continue tomorrow!)
>>6418316>>“Here. All yours.” You got mugged.>Spend the rest of Lunch time pampering Sina.
>>6418316>Write In.Alright, but I want a hug in exchange >Ask what Lulu meant by having a similar aura as Sina.
>>6418316>"Here. All yours." You got mugged.>Write InI went to a bookstore ran by an Old Lady once. We probably ran into each other there.>Ask what Lulu meant by having a similar aura as Sina. This is a portion of her payment for the Snack Cakes, an occult devotee should understand that bargains always come with a price.
>>6418316>“Huh, there aren’t that many…” Your ammunition is running low. Maybe you can bake more tomorrow?>I can give you one more.>Randomly decide to spend the rest of the day at the infirmary. You’re so sick…HMMMMMM........>>6418373Thank you, fren.
>>6418424Any time, fellow bookstore lady enjoyer
>>6418316>“Here. All yours.” You got mugged.>”…say ahh, ladies.”>Spend the rest of Lunch time pampering Sina.
Yeah, you’re being mugged by a pretty girl. It’s impossible to resist, so you play along and follow her whims — maybe some mercy will be granted. Or maybe...“Here. All yours.” You part ways with the desserts you so lovingly made. “A-haha~! I like how you know your place, my sweet servant!” Luna of Darkness happily grabs Sina’s haul, and enjoys one of the few remaining snack cakes in one swoop. “These are hardcore now...” She has decided these snacks are honorary goth. Or demon. Or demon goth.“...Weren’t they supposed to be mine?” Sina questions her buddy’s actions.“Are you forgetting what you did with my snack cake? We’re even now!” Lulu shows no remorse. “Here, I’ll feed them to you, s-so stop staring daggers at me! Open wide~…”Sina has no issues being fed. This could’ve been you two, but now it’s the silly demon with the goth girl! But this is all part of your plan…“Hehe, now it’s time you pay back, Luna.” You adjust your glasses. “Huh?! You didn’t give them for free?! I-I thought you were willingly turning into my familiar...” Lulu can’t believe this.“An occult devotee should understand that bargains always come with a price...” You say.“...It’s true. You gotta obey him until you’re even.” Sina agrees with your logic.“Tch, I knew you meant business with that sick cape, no ordinary individual has great style…” Luna of Darkness should’ve foreseen this… “W-W-What do you want from me?” “Tell me…” You get super serious. “What did you mean by us having similar auras?” You bring Sina closer to point at yourselves.“Oh? That?” Lulu expected something more demanding. “I mean it in the most literal sense. I see the emanation flow, retract, expand all around you. It tells me that you’re two hotshots who walk their own path, drive your own destinies against spectacular odds. Your auras is so powerful, I get lost in their beauty…” Luna of Darkness turns into Lulu of Cheeriness as her eyes cling on your faces… One subtle head shake and she’s back to normal. “W-Well, yours is redder for whatever reason.”“Then we’re meant to be together, it’s what the spirits show us…” Sina likes this reading…“In that case, I should spoil you for a bit…” You wiggle your eyebrows and let her use you as you take back the snack cake box! “...Say ah, ladies.”“Ah~” Sina happily takes another one down… she grabs your wrist before you can move your hand away, and licks your finger after eating the last bite… V-Very playful of her. “You’re so kind...”This is only the beginning of Sina’s pampering for the rest of lunchtime… Poor Lulu wants to be pampered too…
>>6418625What’s next after school?>Your snack cakes were really popular today. You should bake more and lure more people in! (Write In who!)>Discuss the big changes happening around school with a sensible person like Yu Yan. >Find a lonely place in school (the swimming pool?) and ask Odetta if she enjoyed choking you all day. Maybe you could train her to swim?>Find clues about the school ghost! This is an interesting case totally worthy of your time!>Write In.
>>6418626>>Find a lonely place in school (the swimming pool?) and ask Odetta if she enjoyed choking you all day. Maybe you could train her to swim?
>>6418626>Find a lonely place in school (the swimming pool?) and ask Odetta if she enjoyed choking you all day. Maybe you could train her to swim?
>>6418626>Find clues about the school ghost! This is an interesting case totally worthy of your time!
>>6418626>>6418639Oh my God, it's right there!
>>6418626>Discuss the big changes happening around school with a sensible person like Yu Yan.
After feeding your local goths to save the environment, you return to classes empty handed. No sweets at your disposal. You feel defenseless. But you will survive, you always do. Classes are an afterthought, there’s no new material to be had so close to the exams — so it’s all review. You can zone out. But you can’t. A paper ball falls right on your desk. It’s a note. A message from Scarlet, she asks you why you are wearing this fabulous cape (your words. She called it funny.) You text her to ask her why she’s throwing you a paper ball instead of using her phone, and why she keeps putting flowers instead of a dot in her i. She responds that they are cute. You tell her she’s ignoring the question. She responds that you ignored hers first. You’re at an impasse. Pet-Vortexia suggests you treat your friend more nicely. You’re having an argument, you’re not supposed to be nice. This is why the real Vortexia is better. You poke Clutz’s head. A new message pops out: Bubbles wonders if that’s Odetta under the cape. You pretend to drop your phone inside your bag and go to sleep… Bubbles pouts.You get thrown *another* paper ball. You read what’s inside. Another message from the redhead. She tells you to pick up your phone, and that Rora is in the chat too. That’s exciting! You sigh and do it. You three spend the rest of the hour talking about meaningless stuff…Classes are officially over. It felt like a longer day than usual, and the exams are going to make it worse. So you’re going to enjoy a moment alone. Everyone looked a little bit busy, so you didn’t bother to approach.You decide to spend the time at the loneliest place in the school: the Swimming Pool! You still have the keys. You thought you gave them back, but whoops.As you sit down by the pool, you remember something… “Hey, Odetta.” You have someone under your cape! This line would’ve been so much more effective if Scarlet didn’t spot her earlier…“What?” Odetta is a grumpy woman.“Did you enjoy choking me all day?” You wonder.“I’d enjoy it more if it accomplished something...!” Odetta ngghs with more force as you point out her mischief.“I gotta admit I didn’t think you’d last all day.” You admire your firm cape.“You know I can do anything I put my mind to… Anything! Now, stop breathing for once!” Odetta can’t help but flaunt.“In that case, how about some swimming?” You suggest.“What.” Odetta freezes.“You need exercise!” You nod.“Y-You want me to swim now?!” Odetta can’t follow your nonsense.“Duh. We’re at the pool.” You grab Little O by the arms like she’s a movie lion cub, and show her the swimming pool. “See? Wanna give it a shot?” You start approaching the pool… “Y-You were planning to do this all day, weren’t you...?!” Odetta starts kicking the air like a desperate dog.
>>6418657But before Odetta’s happy feet can get wet, a thought crosses your mind…You don’t want your cape to get wet!What do you do?>Get Odetta an appropriate swimsuit for her lessons.>Call someone who can bring you a cute swimsuit for Odetta! (Write-In)>The buffalo cape will get wet. That’s the price for doing the right thing.>Write In.
>>6418658>>Get Odetta an appropriate swimsuit for her lessons.
>>6418658>Get Odetta an appropriate swimsuit for her lessons.
>>6418658>Get Odetta an appropriate swimsuit for her lessons.>Call someone who can bring you a cute swimsuit for Odetta! (Write-In)Mats
Yeah, there’s no way you can allow your cape to get wet, just the sad cat in it. But it continues to be a bad idea without the proper equipment. She needs a proper swimsuit!“Actually, let’s hold on.” You place Odetta’s hands back on your neck, then twirl the cape to your back. “No way you can swim in that even if you want to.”“I never said I did!!!” Odetta complains as she uses slightly more force on the choking. “That’s not a No. Let’s get you a proper swimsuit.” You believe one should be around. Maybe in the locker room?“W-What?! I’m not wearin’ that stuff!” Odetta complains.“You wanna swim in your underwear? That’s lewd, but if it works for you…” You’re gonna take it.“WAH…?! EH?! NO! I-I’m NOT doing THAT either, you damn pukehead!” Odetta gets flustered AND angry! It’s kinda cute.“Then we’re getting the swimsuit, sheesh.” You believe she overreacted a bit much. “I’m not doing anything, you dolt!!!” Odetta lashes out. “Odetta, your eyes didn’t lie yesterday. I know you’re concerned about your health. This is the best way to get you working through your issues.” You get serious. “The first dive is gonna suck, but it’ll get better over time. Trust me.”“OH MY GOD. Do whatever the hell you want, corny ass punk! Like I need to tell you!” Odetta facepalms with both hands… letting you free from the choking! Is this a sign that she approves?! She regrets opening up, but you’ll change her mind with effort and commitment.You haste, and through impossible odds you find a clean swimsuit inside the locker room! It’s clean! No need to call Rora to use her powers! Anyway, you bring it to Odetta, and she changes in said locker room, away from your dorky gaze. She pops out, all embarrassed.“What?” Odetta grits her teeth. She’s not as flat as her clothes imply, not to say she’s stacked, though, she’s pretty thin. “Isn’t this what you want?!”“No. Not at all.” You shake your head. “You gotta be in there! Let’s go!” You point at the pool. “You know how to swim? Here’s your kickboard anyway.”“Duh, do I look that useless?” Odetta walks past you and jumps into the pool! She pops out struggling. “Crap… Wait… Damn it...”You throw her the kickboard, then jump in to help her. She regains her footing. You got your school clothes wet. And yes, you emptied your pockets before the dive. Pet-Vortexia is safe.“I-I’m so fuckin’ weak, what the hell?” Odetta hates this a lot after regaining her breath.“We gotta work on your strength.” You shake your head.“S-Shouldn’t this be easier?! I’m in the damn water!” Odetta complains.“On the joints, Odetta. Now grab the kickboard tight like it’s my neck, and start paddling. I’ll be right next to you.” You take this seriously. “Let’s see how far we can get you...”
>>6418699“I hate this…” Odetta really thought this was going to be a joke and not a learning moment…You successfully spend a good while training with Odetta! A good while for her, not for you. But step by step, she’ll be getting better.“That was awful…” Odetta scurries inside the towel…“Hey, I did what I could.” You’re not the best teacher, but…“Not you, me. You were alright…” Odetta sighs.“You know we gotta do this everyday, right?” You say. “With the exams going on, nobody should be around. Though, we should find a proper pool to do this.”“Fuck…” Odetta’s word comes from her ghost within. Or soul.It was a good session…Any words for the ghost?>“It’s fine, you did great.” Pat Odetta’s head. Encourage her properly.>“You were hella cute. I wasn’t expecting it.” Tease the ghost.>“It could be worse, we could invite more people here and… hold on a minute.” You want to invite more people next time!>Write In. What’s next?>Aurora knocks on the door! She wants to know if you’re available now to discuss an important matter. You won’t ask how she found you.>At long last, someone from the school staff notices the ruckus coming from here. Too bad for the school that person is Nina.>Odetta deserves a treat for such good work! Bake her something at the home economics classroom. You own this school at this point.>Write In.(Last Reply of the Day, we continue tomorrow!)
>>6418700>“It’s fine, you did great.” Pat Odetta’s head. Encourage her properly.>“You were hella cute. I wasn’t expecting it.” Tease the ghost.>Aurora knocks on the door! She wants to know if you’re available now to discuss an important matter. You won’t ask how she found you.
>>6418700We need to get another spirit marshmallow and feed it to Lil' O.Who's flame deserves to be harvested?>“It’s fine, you did great.” Pat Odetta’s head. Encourage her properly.>“You were hella cute. I expected it but it was still nice to see." Flirt the ghost.>Aurora knocks on the door! She wants to know if you’re available now to discuss an important matter. You won’t ask how she found you.
>>6418700>“It’s fine, you did great.” Pat Odetta’s head. Encourage her properly.>“You were hella cute. I wasn’t expecting it.” Tease the ghost.>Odetta deserves a reward for such good work! Take her to the Book Store and buy her a book.
>>6418756This
Odetta did a remarkably good job under these circumstances, you must praise her efforts before it gets in her head the belief that this isn’t going to work. Which is nonsense. Even Vera would agree!“It’s fine, you did great.” With an extra towel in hand, you pat Odetta’s wet head and reaffirm her efforts mean something. Perhaps you should request a spirit marshmallow for her to help with the process. “No need to pity me, just be a good boy and show up tomorrow.” Odetta appreciates it despite the snark. “And scrub faster. I don’t wanna feel like a wet mutt no more.”“I mean it.” You reassure as you comply with her order.“...Uh-uh. Sure you do, pal.” Odetta diverts her eyes.“You were hella cute too. I expected it, but it was still nice to see.” You wiggle your eyebrows.“W-Wha?! Cute?! W-Where is this coming from?!” Odetta’s eyes dart back at you. She’s acting like the word ‘cute’ is the most disgusting one that has ever come out of her lips.“From the evidence in front of my eyes.” You stare at her.“F-F-Fuck off, you’re insufferable…! I knew I shouldn’t have changed! Fuck giving *you* ammunition!” Odetta surrounds her head with the towel like it’s a pillow she can yell into.“It’s only a compliment. One which you totally deserve.” You don’t have ill intentions.“...I’m gonna choke you again.” Odetta can’t stand this. “If that’s how you wanna get close to me, go ahead.” You wink.“AAAgh!!! Fine, well played, you win! I’m clapping! Call me whatever the hell you want!” Odetta has shifted colors to red. “I’m gonna swap clothes! I can’t talk to you while I’m dressing like this…”The flustered ghost sprints to the locker room, fueled by her embarrassment…Like clockwork, you hear someone knocking on the door… Who could this be? “Hey, it’s me, Honey Bunny. I’ve been lookin’ for you. I have a big hunch you’re in there...” It’s Aurora! She taps the door with considerable speed despite her attempts at being discreet. “Can we, like, talk? It’s super important. But not like, ultra important if you’re busy…”“Hey, what’s up?” You unlock the door and let her in! You’re never going to turn a meeting with a fellow red flame down. “S-Sorry, I blanked out about this while we all were texting and stuff, but like, I think Mat really wants to talk to you. She didn’t ask me to tell you that, but I kinda feel like she wants to and...” Aurora explains. “...huh, why are you wet...?” The bunny turns red like her flame!“I was helping Odetta exercise in the pool.” You keep the explanation brief.“Oh, yeah, she was in the cape! By the way, I totally spilled my guts about it to Scarlet. Sorry.” Aurora chuckles. “I can’t say *no* when she pouts like that. Super adorable.”
>>6419087“Don’t worry, I told her at the end.” You can’t mess with Scarlet forever. She’s your trusty navigator!“Anyway~, you should look for Mat! I’ll tell lil’ O that you got busy.” Aurora smiles.She’s such a nice girl…What do you do?>“Let’s find Mat, together then!” Aurora can lead you to Matilda!>“Mat can wait a little bit more. I don’t want to make things awkward with Odetta.” Decide to hang out with Rora and Odetta first.>“I’ll find her! Leave it to me!” Look for Matilda as requested!>Write In. If you decide to go, are you capeless? (Will you bring Odetta with you?)>Yes, you’ll be going without your cape. (Nodetta.)>Nah, you’ll be going with your trusty cape on! (Yesdetta.)>Write In.
>>6419088>>“Let’s find Mat, together then!” Aurora can lead you to Matilda!>Yes, you’ll be going without your cape. (Nodetta.)
>>6419088>“Let’s find Mat, together then!” Aurora can lead you to Matilda!>Nah, you’ll be going with your trusty cape on! (Yesdetta.)
>>6419093Backing this
>>6419087>>“Let’s find Mat, together then!” Aurora can lead you to Matilda!>>Nah, you’ll be going with your trusty cape on! (Yesdetta.)
You gotta be there for Matilda! If Rora is concerned, it must be for good reason, and not something silly. This isn’t foreshadowing.“Let’s find Mat together then!” You agree with going.“Hehe, I knew I could count on you!” Aurora celebrates.“I just need my cape.” You get closer to the locker room. “Hey, Odetta, are you ready? We gotta go help our buddy.”“Y-Yeah, I’m basically done...” Odetta pops out of the room with her regular attire, and a bag with the swimsuit. “Wait, who are we helping?”“Rora said Matilda is in need of help.” You adjust your glasses.“Hey, Oddie!” Aurora waves. Odetta waves back, much less amused. She hates her nickname.“Right, Static face. Copy that.” Odetta knows who Matilda is. “Hey, do you have a fever or something?” She notices Rora’s inclination to turn red.“Me? No way! I feel like I could bounce all day and night! Up and down!” Aurora rejects such notions.“You sound less convincing than an ad against hair loss.” Odetta blinks rapidly, but will go along.“Hmm… I think Johnny got the idea of what I meant! Right? We’re always on the same page when it comes to this stuff…” Aurora stares at you with loving eyes.“Of course.” You adjust your glasses. It’s because she’s a bunny. And bunnies like hopping around. She didn’t mean anything else. No, sir.“See?” Aurora smiles. “Thank you for being concerned though, Oddie!”“Right, right. My concern is all gone…” Odetta doesn’t know how to deal with lovely airheads. “Ugh, there’s someone I gotta warn you about, Johnny, some annoying rich gal. But, eh, she’s a moron. We can leave it for later.”“If you say so.” You are willing to listen but not to pressure for more information. “Alright! Hop on!” You need your cape! “...I rather walk.” Odetta puts the Odettaless Buffalo cape on your back, and taps your back. She took the choking comment too seriously…“Rora, lead the way, please.” You tell the requester to take you to the meeting destination.“Over here...!” Rora puts her arms around yours and Odetta’s own. She’s right in the middle, dragging you two along! “...I think!”Aurora leads you to…Where do you find Matilda at?>At one of the Johnny Fan Club bases. There are comfy beds in there!>At the Home Economics Room. There is food inside!>At the library. There are books for you to study in there!>At the rooftop. There’s a nice view over there!>At detention. There’s only one delinquent there! (Matilda!)>Write In.(Last Reply of the Day, we continue when we can!)
>>6419138>At one of the Johnny Fan Club bases. There are comfy beds in there!
>>6419138>At detention. There’s only one delinquent there! (Matilda!)>And the supervising teacher is...the old bookstore lady?!
>>6419138>At the rooftop. There’s a nice view over there!>>6419238lmao
>>6419138>At the rooftop. There’s a nice view over there!
>>6419138>>At the Home Economics Room. There is food inside!We've been failing in our agreement with Matilda to make her lunch everyday, we need to ADDRESS THAT NOW!
>>6419138>At detention. There’s only one delinquent there! (Matilda!)
>>6419138Change to>At detention. There’s only one delinquent there! (Matilda!)
In a bit of a surprise, Aurora leads you to the detention room! Why would Matilda be here out of all places?! It’s for you to find out how she became a delinquent. Whoever is responsible for keeping an eye on her is not present. Best time to sneak in and learn what’s going on. Odetta flexes her barely existing muscles and opens the pathway… by simply opening the door. No lockpicking. “There you are!” Aurora’s instincts were right! This is where Matilda is at! Why is she here?“Aurora? Odetta? J-Johnny?” Matilda is deeply confused by everyone’s presence here. “What brings you here?”“We were looking for you.” You say with some relief that she’s safe. “We came to bust your ass out of here. What else?” Odetta raises an eyebrow. She’s a bit comfortable in this role. Did she get into a lot of trouble in her heyday? “I didn’t request such a thing, I don’t see why you’d do this.” Matilda is puzzled by this.“You’ve been acting weird all day! Like, super distracted and bothered!” Aurora declares.“And hello? Who wants to be in detention?” Odetta points out the obvious.“M-My behavior is completely ordinary. Predictable. Disciplined.” Matilda does not agree with the bunny’s assessment.“Then why are you here, Ms. Perfect?” Odetta frowns.“A simple miscalculation. I placed campaign signs in prohibited spots.” Matilda crosses her arms. “I will be greatly compensated for staying here, mind you.” A deal with Nariko, that’s for sure.“That’s bad and all. But, I mean, like, the point is that she’s super unwell. Look at her!” Aurora pokes the Matilda cheeks. Not those ones. Her face.“Again, nothing out of the ordinary.” Matilda parries the poking.“Is there a stupid running gag where everyone wants to deny they have a fever or something...?” Odetta points out that Matilda has turned into a tomato.“N-Nonsense. I’m in perfect physical condition.” Matilda is a stubborn health freak.“You’re red as a tomato.” You raise an eyebrow.“And so is Aurora, and I don’t see that you’re much concerned.” Matilda argues.“Oh god, I look that bad…?” Aurora pulls out a pocket mirror. Mat looks offended. “Straight out of a sauna, pinky, yeah.” Odetta has been telling her the entire time. “A-Anyway, I think Mat is the one who needs the love the most! Not me… I can always wait…” Aurora assures you that Matilda is the priority!“The hell are you talking about? Love? Just take her away. Weirdo.” Odetta is confused. “Let’s leave before someone shows up. Unless you want me to deal with the situation myself…” That’s her vintage wicked grin, this can’t be good... This situation is a little complex… Does this have to do with what happened yesterday night and the unfulfilled promises…? Details aside, you gotta go, unless...
>>6420544What do you do?>Deal with the teacher yourself, and take over the detention room. You’re good at that.>Let Odetta do her thing while you take these girls to safety!>Escape, it’s time for Doctor Ando. Do a health check on Matilda.>Escape, it’s time for Doctor Ando. Do a health check on Aurora.>Write In.(Only reply of the day, we continue tomorrow!)
>>6420545>>Escape, it’s time for Doctor Ando. Do a health check on Matilda.
>>6420545>Deal with the teacher yourself, and take over the detention room. You’re good at that.
>>6420545>>Escape, it’s time for Doctor Ando. Do a health check on Matilda.She really is red, might have a fever
>>6420545>Escape, it’s time for Doctor Ando. Do a health check on Matilda.
You can’t stay here! Matilda is really red, she might have a fever. You need to take her to the infirmary as soon as possible!“You’re right. We’re taking Matilda with us.” You make the decision as the team leader. It’s a little late to realize that both you, Aurora, and Odetta are legally part of The Nameless. Are you technically the leader? Who cares about those details? Not you. “Your health is way more important than some stupid detention.”“Let’s take her to the infirmary!” Aurora decides.“A-Again, this is ill advised. And I’m prohibited from leaving.” Matilda thinks a legal recourse ties her here.“Don’t be silly. The teacher is *totally* going to understand that we took you to the infirmary with how sick you look.” You bridesmaid-carry your martial arts teacher! Besides, you have allies in higher up places (Holly), if this teacher is a boob! “By the way, who got you here?”“I-I…” Matilda is thoughtfully embarrassed to say anything. “Who cares, bonehead?! Ask her later!” Odetta pushes you forward. “We gotta get out of here!” And so, the team wisely ditches detention to find your way to the infirmary at a frenetic pace. It’s both open AND empty! What a convenient combination! You place Matilda on one of the beds…“W-Why is this happening…?” Matilda’s body has fully embraced the tomato color as these soft words slowly escape her lips.“J-Johnny, she’s, like, twice as red as before!” Aurora knows her friend is worse than ever.“I’ve noticed. We have to do a health check.” You tap your chin. “And call me Dr. Ando.”“Cool, I’ll be Nurse Rora! I’m ready to check our patient’s vitals or something, Dr. Ando.” Aurora is lending her professional expertise.“...And I’ll be outside ready to warn you if someone is coming, instead of helping with whatever the hell this is.” Odetta does NOT want to engage in this nonsense and steps aside.“I-If you believe this to be nonsense, explain to me why you played along?” Matilda wants answers!“Huh, because ditching detention is my type of morally dubious behavior?” Odetta loves being a bad influence.“And she’s worried about you. She’s a sweetheart like that.” You add.“Mhm! Oddie rules!” Nurse Rora agrees. “Good luck, patient Mat.” Odetta grins as she stays guard outside…Now all of you can focus on the sick!“Dr. Ando is ready for an examination.” You adjust your glasses. There has to be a way to lower her temperature.“I-I’ll play along and end this idiocy. What do you want me to do?” Matilda wants to stop this nonsense in one fell swoop. “We, like, need to cool her off, right?” Aurora wonders, then gets closer to whisper. “Or maybe you need to make her realize what she really wants?” She doesn’t want Matilda to be embarrassed by a normal thing!
>>6421371As an honorary Calamity, you must do the right but seemingly morally dubious thing…What do you do?>Get a lab coat and a nurse outfit (for Aurora) from the closet.>She needs to cool off! Put a wet towel on her forehead, and ask her to strip as much as she’s willing to!>One of your Snack Cakes survived, and it is here! Feed to Mat. And keep a mental note to replace it. This might be Sina’s.>Tell Matilda she has one chance to show she’s healthy. And that chance is now! Let her do anything she wants to prove it.>Explain to Matilda that what she’s experiencing is due to what happened yesterday night. A kiss might help her out!>Write In.(Only reply of the Day, we continue tomorrow!)
>>6421372>Get a lab coat and a nurse outfit (for Aurora) from the closet.>Tell Matilda she has one chance to show she’s healthy. And that chance is now! Let her do anything she wants to prove it.After observing our patient carefully on how she acts we prescribe our treatment >Explain to Matilda that what she’s experiencing is due to what happened yesterday night. A kiss might help her out!
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>>6421372>One of your Snack Cakes survived, and it is here! Feed to Mat. And keep a mental note to replace it. This might be Sina’s.
You’re going to prove to Matilda that she is in dire need of assistance. It’s not going to be pretty, but it needs to be done.“Before all that, we need proper outfits.” You adjust your glasses. “No. You don’t.” Matilda isn’t keen on the idea.“I was thinking exactly that!” Rora disagrees with her cooking sister and pulls out a lab coat and a cute pink nurse outfit out of thin air! “I found them in the wardrobe over there. Well, I lied. I took this one from Matilda’s bag, but there was one inside there. I just thought the accents in this one were more cute.” Rora shakes the nurse outfit. Of course, Matilda still has her absurdly big bag from yesterday. “...No comments.” Matilda refrains from further encouraging the bunny. “Don’t turn around just yet, Dr. Ando! Gotta swap real quick!” Aurora begins changing clothes as you put your coat on.“I-Idiot.” Matilda closes the curtains to prevent you from looking at the blonde’s figure. You were right outside the perimeter of the bed’s curtain like an amateur. You do see the silhouette (which you appreciate). “Nurse Rora is ready to save lives!” Aurora opens the curtain to show off her cute outfit!“Looking cute!” You smile.“And you look handsome!” Aurora smiles back.“C-Can we proceed?” Matilda is unamused.“Okay, Mat, you have one chance to show us that you’re healthy. And that chance begins now.” You cross your arms.“I-It falls on me?” Matilda is surprised by this face. “...” You grab a clipboard and write the word sick under your Matilda doodle. She knows she’s being judged. The patient doesn’t like being fairly assessed. “Dr. Ando knows you’ve been super distracted and bothered.” Aurora repeats her earlier assessment. “Just, like, show him that you aren’t! Like, don’t look at his face, get lost in his eyes, and start thinking about unprofessional stuff you shouldn’t be thinking about…” Rora is falling victim to her own criteria…“…” Matilda shakes her head. She was in a little bit of a trance. “This is not scientifically sound. Check my temperature. I have no fever.” “Let me see…” You put your hand over Matilda’s forehead. It’s too hot! “You’re burning.”“I-It’s completely unrelated to my physical condition.” Matilda is taken aback by your immediate reaction.“After carefully observing you, I believe what you’re experiencing is due to what happened yesterday night. We don’t have to make excuses about this.” You get serious. “I believe the best way to affront this is with a kiss.”
>>6421844“Ha! Why don’t *you* admit that you want to kiss *me*?” Matilda gets rebellious. “You were deeply disappointed that I lost consciousness last night, and spent all day ruminating over what could’ve been. Every hour. Every minute. Every second. Wishing to fulfill your promise to me… Making things right… Am I not correct? Tell me.” Matilda absentmindedly opened a couple buttons of her shirt… She’s more hot and bothered than ever!“I-I think your prescription is right on the nose.” Nurse Rora whispers into your ear.Matilda is projecting…What do you do?>Nurse Rora will help Matilda to be honest with her feelings instead of projecting! Make her act more wholesome!>Give Matilda what she wants and kiss her. She can believe whatever the hell she wants! You’ll love her all the same!>“You’re off. We both want this, right?” Gently grab Matilda’s chin and make her admit her feelings! >“Nurse Rora, please, provide the medicine to the patient.” A Rora kiss will suffice to make Mat return to her senses!>Write In.(Only reply of the Day, we continue tomorrow!)
>>6421847>>“You’re off. We both want this, right?” Gently grab Matilda’s chin and make her admit her feelings!
>>6421847>“You’re off. We both want this, right?” Gently grab Matilda’s chin and make her admit her feelings!
You’re going to indulge Matilda, but set the record straight too. She can’t pretend she doesn’t want this either. “You’re off.” You gently place your fingers on the sick woman’s chin… “We both want this, right?” “I’m not under the illusion this isn’t going to happen…” Matilda is eagerly waiting for what’s to come.“Answer me.” Your eyes pierce through hers, you won’t continue until the truth comes out… “...I do.” Matilda lunges forward for her medicine, and you meet her in the middle.You get dragged backwards onto the bed to passionately make out with this impatient lover. She clung onto your shirt to forbid you from not engaging. No more taunting. No more talking. No more expectations but the love you want to give to each other…It’s intense. Matilda worked herself into a love frenzy. She waited too long for this moment. Her senses are acting erratic. She wanted you badly. And by taking it up a notch, she's overwhelmed. You stop kissing for a moment, and take heavy breaths… The medicine worked…“…” Matilda pants loudly. She looks like she could use a break, even if she doesn’t want to...“I think that worked…” You loved it!“W-Woah, that was something else…” Aurora is surprised by the intensity you two displayed for one another. A good nurse doesn’t take her eyes off the patient.“She’s never been this intense…” You adjust your glasses… for good reason for once.“Aurora…” Matilda’s head clears. Her breathing is more composed. “You too feel like this, don’t you…?”“M-Me? Like, super sick? N-Nah…” Aurora plays it cool.“Johnny…” Matilda is considering that Aurora needs this more than she does at the moment.But it’s all up to you, you’re the medicine.What do you do?>Make love to Aurora first!>Make love to Matilda first!>Kiss Aurora now, and think over what to do next.>Write In.
>>6422425>>Make love to Aurora first!
>>6422425>Make love to Aurora first!
>>6422425>Write In.Be a man you take both of them on.
>>6422425>Make love to Matilda first!Matilda's been waiting for 10 years. Aurora can wait. Also, can you give Matilda a bush?
>>6422444Also supporting absolutely doing this later, but doing one-on-ones first now
It’s obvious to everyone in this room that Rora is the one in more need of relief… And love. It’s more about love, don’t kid yourself. If Matilda is receptive about this, you only need to go ahead.“Are you sure?” You always get in-sync with the people you love, but this is...“Aurora was the one who pressured you to... come to my aid, right? I feel properly in debt, I suppose.” Matilda feels embarrassed by her own wording. “Not to say we’re done. I know how long you can last, and I’m counting on it.” Matilda threatens you with a good time. You happily nod. This embarrasses Matilda further. Despite how reassured she’s acting, she can’t believe this is happening the way it is...“Woah, woah, woah, w-what’s happening…?” Aurora is utterly confused.“You’re the only one left without proper medication.” You try to not sound that silly.“W-W-We kissin’ too?! After you two kissed?!” Your lovely nurse makes it sound silly. “B-But what about Mat…?”“I need some air. You’ve been waiting to fool around with him for a long time, haven’t you?” Matilda is pretty straightforward. “Go take your shot.”“I-I wouldn’t say it like that. I really like him…” Aurora gets all shy. “O-Okay, I love him! With all my heart. And he loves me too!”“How sentimental. He may be grabbing you by the heart strings, but—” Matilda tries to argue, but…“Oh no, I’m sure. I can literally listen to his thoughts!” Aurora interrupts Matilda’s rebuttal. “He loves you with all his heart too. From top to bottom. He can’t think about anything else. It feels super sincere. Hehe!”“W-Wait, you can do that…?” This is embarrassing! You wonder if this is a side-effect of the red flames...“Ever since you two started kissing, yeah. It was like a rush of emotions.” Rora nods. “You can hear my thoughts too, can’t ya? It can go both ways.”“H-How can he love more than one person like that? T-That’s ridiculous.” Matilda is flabbergasted.“Why not? I love you like that too! I’m sure as hell there’s no limit.” Rora smiles.“...I’m not prepared to have this conversation. I’ll come back in a minute.” Matilda wasn’t ready for this twist. She places Rora on the bed, closes the curtain, and leaves you two be. It’s just you, your nurse, and the bed… “Rora, is it okay if I kiss you?” You always have to ask for consent! That’s what a gentleman does or something.“Johnny, is it okay if we go beyond? I don’t think I, like, will be able to stop...” Aurora admits.“Can you hear my thoughts?” You wiggle your eyebrows. Yours are pretty simple.“Can you hear mine?” Aurora asks back as she bounces on the bed. They’re the exact same one. A resounding yes… You both grin, say you love each other, then begin a passionate kiss that heats up as it goes…
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